Chairman Smith on the hearing: “Anti-Semitism is an ancient and persistent hatred that must be fought until it is defeated. We must be clear-eyed about the problem and relentless with the perpetrators. The witnesses at this hearing will discuss the most urgent threats to Jewish communities, underlying ideological motivations and make recommendations for what needs to be done.”

Opening Statements

Witnesses

Mr. Paul Goldenberg
National Director
Secure Community Network
[full text of statement]
[truth in testimony form]

Rabbi Andrew Baker
Personal Representative on Combating Anti-Semitism
Office of the Chairperson-in-Office
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
[full text of statement]
[truth in testimony form]

Mr. Mark Weitzman
Director of Government Affairs
Simon Wiesenthal Center
[full text of statement]
[truth in testimony form]

Ms. Stacy Burdett
Vice President
Government Relations, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
Anti-Defamation League
[full text of statement]
[truth in testimony form]

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Hearing transcript (PDF)