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On Principles & Values:
Part of informal Jewish caucus when need arises
When tensions flare up in the Middle East or a visiting Israeli dignitary wants to meet with American lawmakers, Congress' informal Jewish caucus springs into action. "There is increasingly a need for Jewish members to convene," said
Phillips, citing a rise in antisemitic hate crimes. "It is not a group with an agenda or a predetermined meeting schedule. It's really as necessary," said Phillips.
Source: Axios.com on 2023 presidential hopefuls
May 24, 2023
On Principles & Values:
His grandmother was advice columnist Dear Abby
A Jewish entrepreneur whose grandmother was advice columnist Dear Abby has won the Democratic primary for a key swing seat in suburban Minneapolis. Dean Phillips, who ran
Talenti Gelato and once made headlines by voluntarily giving his low-wage coffee company employees a raise, cruised to an 82%-to-18% victory over rival Cole Young.
Source: The Yiddish Forward on 2023 presidential hopefuls
May 24, 2023
On War & Peace:
Defend Ukraine's sovereignty & seize Russian assets
Rep. Phillips cosponsored [as of 3/31/22], and voted in favor of, H.R.6930, the Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act. This bill passed the House 417-8 and has been referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The legislation establishes
a working group to determine the legal mechanisms that may be used to seize assets belonging to certain foreign entities affiliated with Russia's political leadership and addresses related issues. - April 27, 2022.Rep. Phillips became an original
cosponsor of H.R.6470 Defending Ukraine Sovereignty Act of 2022: To counter the aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine and Eastern European allies, to expedite security assistance to Ukraine to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, and
to impose sanctions relating to the actions of the Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine, and for other purposes. The bill has been referred to a few committees. - Jan. 21, 2022
Source: Minnesota Peace Project on 2023 Presidential hopefuls
Apr 27, 2022
On War & Peace:
Condemn the depravity of Hamas, and Iran if they're involved
Rep. Dean Phillips has joined other lawmakers, mostly Republicans, in blaming Iran for allegedly helping Hamas--a political and militant organization that governs the Gaza Strip--to plan and carry out its surprise attack. Phillips, who is Jewish, said
that if Iran was actively involved, the United States should unite with its allies to "neutralize" Iran.Phillips wrote on Twitter/X: "If Iran helped plan, support, and initiate the attack on Israel, principled nations of the world must unite and
neutralize the most repugnant, repressive, destabilizing regime in the world. Evil cannot be appeased any longer."
In another post, Philips said "As Ranking Member of the House-Knesset Parliamentary Friendship Group, I joined with
Chair @RepDavidKustoff and our entire, bipartisan membership to condemn the depravity of Hamas and extend our unwavering support for our friends in the Knesset and the people of Israel."
Source: MinnPost.com: Twitter posting on 2023 Presidential hopefuls
Oct 11, 2023
On Principles & Values:
Don't amplify "America First Caucus" about hate & ignorance
Don't say the names of the people joining the "America First Caucus". Don't amplify their hate and ignorance.
Don't share their propaganda and enhance their fundraising. They are as relevant or irrelevant as WE make them. Ignorance isn't bliss, but it's better than amplification.
Source: Twitter posting on 2023 presidential hopefuls
Apr 16, 2021
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