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HONORING JOSH NASS
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HON. DON BACON
of nebraska
in the house of representatives
Friday, October 7, 2022
Mr. BACON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to acknowledge someone I have the privilege of calling both a friend and close colleague. Josh Nass is a leader in both the Jewish and pro-Israel communities, and someone whose contributions to strengthening our nation's alliance with the State of Israel has been critical to fostering the US-Israel relationship.
As Israel finds itself under constant attack on the battlefield, it is incumbent upon members of this chamber to speak out in her defense. But sadly Israel is not just the subject of a military war; but also facing a continuous onslaught of attack in the public domain.
Intellectually dishonest movements such as the Boycott Divestment & Sanctions campaign have exposed Israel's detractors for their unmitigated hate toward a country whose contributions to the Western world are enumerable. For that reason I believe it to be fitting for leaders such as Josh who fearlessly stand up for our nation's lone friend and ally in the Middle East to be recognized for having the courage of their convictions to speak truth to power.
For his fearless advocacy on Israel's behalf, Josh was recently honored alongside Secretary of State Pompeo with the Builder of Jerusalem Award. Among the distinguished government officials who recognized him for his award was The State Department's former Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Heather Nauert.
Josh is also involved in a myriad of social and public policy endeavors designed to advance a more muscular American foreign policy, while ensuring our nation's steadfast support for Israel remains unwavering. Among these commitments is his service as the Treasurer of The Israel Heritage Foundation, an organization dedicated to strengthening Israel's security and combatting bigotry and antisemitism in all forms.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 161(1), Congressional Record Vol. 168, No. 161(2)
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