At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing addressing the surge of hate crimes in the United States, Republican U.S. Senator John Kennedy blasted Arab American Institute Executive Director Maya Berry.
Kennedy opened his questioning with a provocative statement: “You support Hamas, do you not?” This remark visibly stunned Berry, who responded by condemning Hamas as a foreign terrorist organization, adding, “You asking the executive director of the Arab American Institute that question very much puts the focus on the issue of hate in our country.”
Undeterred, Kennedy escalated his line of questioning, asking, “You support Hezbollah, don’t you?” Berry firmly rejected the accusation, insisting that she opposes any organization that resorts to violence, including both Hamas and Hezbollah. She went on to express frustration, calling Kennedy’s approach “extraordinarily disappointing” and emblematic of the challenges faced by Arab and Muslim Americans.
Despite her responses, Kennedy remained skeptical and concluded with a pointed remark: “You can’t bring yourself to say you don’t support UNRWA, you don’t support Hamas, you don’t support Hezbollah, and you don’t support Iran. You should hide your head in a bag.”
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Unusual for a Kennedy to speak that way! For generations, the Kennedys do not have much liking for Jews.
lol. Hakavod! This ugly mooozlim. subhuman is obviously a terrorist. I don’t know how she has a position in any government in this country. It is treasonous and she’s aiding and abetting the enemy. She needs to be jailed or deported immediately she’s a threat and she could easily blow up any bridge she wants. She’s evil center her back to Iran.
Yaap: I believe this Kennedy isn’t directly related to the infamous Kennedy Klan of John, Robert and Teddy fame.
Yaapchik- Senator John Neely Kennedy is no relation to the Kennedys of Hyannis Port. I would caution with anyone who questions in his McCarthyest format whether he can ever truly be a friend to anyone other than himself. He’s shown himself to be a very low class undereducated individual who is either unable or unwilling to follow a line of questions through any other form than bullying in order to portray “his truth.”
We must give credit and thanks where it is due. Thank you Sen. Kennedy.
Kennedy for King!! Long may he rule!!!
Horrible beyond.
She said she doesn’t support them, he insists she does…..what the #@*? is everyone applauding this fool for?
That was too painful to watch. Uneducated hillbillies should not be running America.