WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rick Scott released the following statement condemning recent anti-Semitic comments made by Representative Ilhan Omar.

Senator Rick Scott said, “The anti-Semitism that has long existed in the fringes has found its way to the United States Congress in the form of extreme liberals like Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Elected officials should hold themselves to a higher standard, and Congresswoman Omar should be ashamed of her offensive and insensitive remarks. This is unacceptable and we must all join together to denounce any and all forms of racism, hate and discrimination, and fight to protect and support our great ally and friend – Israel.”

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