During Hagel’s 12 years in the Senate, Jewish communities from his home state of Nebraska were turned down when they wanted to meet with him. Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, anti Semitism The senate drafted a letter to then Russian President, Boris Yeltsin, requesting him to reign in on anti-Semitism. The letter was signed by 99 senators, with only 1 exception: Chuck Hagel.
It is clear that the man dislikes both Israel and Jews in general.
In the aforementioned interview, it was noted that the 1 man that can possibly stop this nomination is Senator Chuck Schumer, who, as the top Jew in the senate, and the number 3 man in the democratic majority, carries significant power on such decisions. Here is where the community can help. With 1 simple phone call to Schumer’s office, you can make a difference in this vital matter.
Chuck Schumer’s NY office can be reached at 212-486-4430. Just state that you are calling to ask Senator Schumer to oppose the nomination of Chuck Hagel as secretary of Defense.
We CAN make a difference!