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NWCorona

(8,541 posts)
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 06:47 PM Mar 2016

At AIPAC, Clinton Supports Young People On ‘Front Lines of Battle’ Against BDS

"Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton spoke at an annual conference held by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and praised students at colleges and universities who are on “the front lines of the battle to oppose the alarming boycott, divestment and sanctions movement known as BDS.”

The part of the speech on BDS was specifically directed at young people attending the pro-Israel lobby group’s conference, and it received roaring applause.

During her speech, Clinton declared, “Particularly at a time when antisemitism is on the rise across the world, especially in Europe, we must repudiate all efforts to malign, isolate, and undermine Israel and the Jewish people.”

“We have to be united in fighting back against BDS,” Clinton argued. “Many of its proponents have demonized Israeli scientists and intellectuals, even students.”

She added, “To all the college students who may have encountered this on campus, I hope you stay strong. Keep speaking out. Don’t let anyone silence you, bully you, or try to shut down debate, especially in places of learning like colleges and universities.”

https://shadowproof.com/2016/03/21/aipac-clinton-supports-young-people-front-lines-battle-bds/

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At AIPAC, Clinton Supports Young People On ‘Front Lines of Battle’ Against BDS (Original Post) NWCorona Mar 2016 OP
Today's directive from Sanders HQ cosmicone Mar 2016 #1
She does plenty enough on her own to demonize ThePhilosopher04 Mar 2016 #2
You've already decided to write-in Bernie Sanders cosmicone Mar 2016 #3
Reminds me of the people who defended South African Apartheid in the 70s and 80s. Cheese Sandwich Mar 2016 #4
President Muldergate MisterP Mar 2016 #5
I am a Hillary supporter but on Israel i disagree with upholding the apartheid state of Israel in Jitter65 Mar 2016 #6
 

cosmicone

(11,014 posts)
3. You've already decided to write-in Bernie Sanders
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 06:56 PM
Mar 2016

There is no possible way Bernie Sanders can win the nomination.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=1545454

So, pray tell, what is the purpose of posting here?

 

Cheese Sandwich

(9,086 posts)
4. Reminds me of the people who defended South African Apartheid in the 70s and 80s.
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 06:57 PM
Mar 2016

People will look back and be ashamed of themselves for this stuff.

 

Jitter65

(3,089 posts)
6. I am a Hillary supporter but on Israel i disagree with upholding the apartheid state of Israel in
Mon Mar 21, 2016, 11:06 PM
Mar 2016

its treatment of Gaza and the settlements in the west bank. I guess no one can get 100% agreement?

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