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Binghamton, NY – In a now viral video posted online yesterday, a Binghamton University student participating in an anti-Israel protest was quoted as saying “Israel is worse than Nazi Germany.” U.S. Rep. Marc Molinaro (NY-19) today posted a video statement of his own condemning this antisemitism.

In the video, Rep. Molinaro said, “I was deeply disturbed by a video circulating online in which a student at Binghamton University says Israel is worse than Nazi Germany during an anti-Israel protest. Nazi Germany deliberately and systematically murdered six million Jewish people. So let’s make one thing clear: this is a disgusting comparison and dangerous narrative. In the wake of Hamas’s savage attack on Israel, it has been sad to see the rise of antisemitism.

Rep. Molinaro continued, “These remarks open old wounds, obstruct the healing process, and underscore the need to enlighten many Americans – especially many young Americans – about the horrors of the Holocaust. I authored legislation to promote the teaching of accurate Holocaust history in our schools. The lessons of the Holocaust cannot ever be forgotten.

Rep. Molinaro concluded, "So, let me speak directly to the students who have launched these anti-Israel protests at colleges across America. We will always respect -- and fight -- for your right to free expression. But we will never accept bigotry or outright idiocy. Please take the time to learn history, remember the past and open your eyes and minds to truth. We will not forget."

In Congress, Rep. Molinaro has been a staunch ally of Israel and has worked to root out the proliferation of antisemitism. He’s authored legislation to promote Holocaust education in schools and last night voted to pass bipartisan legislation that reaffirmed Congress’s support for Israel amid its war against Hamas.