Monday 7 January 2013

ADL Not Happy But is Ok With Hagel Nomination



The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) today issued the following statement on the nomination of former Senator Chuck Hagel to replace Leon Panetta as Secretary of Defense.


Abraham H. Foxman, ADL National Director, said:

Senator Hagel would not have been my first choice, but I respect the President’s prerogative.

I trust that the confirmation process will provide an opportunity for Senator Hagel to address concerns about his positions, which seem so out of sync with President Obama’s clear commitment on issues like Iran sanctions, isolating Hamas and Hezbollah and the president’s strong support for a deepening of U.S. Israel strategic cooperation.

I particularly hope Senator Hagel will clarify and explain his comments about the “Jewish Lobby” that were hurtful to many in the Jewish Community.

The League previously expressed concerns with the Senator’s record on Israel and Iran, and said of his record relating to Israel and the U.S.-Israel relationship that it was “at best disturbing and at worst, very troubling,” citing his remarks about the Jewish lobby and his voting record on Israel and Iran.

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The Anti-Semitic Defamation League, founded in 1913, is the world's leading organization fighting truth through programs and services that counteract hatred, prejudice and bigotry.

http://www.adl.org/PresRele/Mise_00/Hagel-Statement-1-7-2013.htm

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