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@RonaldReagan never wavered when it came to Israel and antisemitism: "And let me be clear: anyone who attacks a Jew because he is a Jew attacks America."
Here are some of his quotes over the years:
1982: âAntisemitism is a moral evil, and we must oppose it wherever it appears. It is not only an attack on Jews; it is an attack on the very foundation of a free and decent society. We must never be neutral in the face of bigotry. We must stand up, speak out, and act decisively against it.â
1983: "There is no room in a free society for antisemitismânone. It is a poison that destroys the soul of a nation. And let me be clear: anyone who attacks a Jew because he is a Jew attacks America. Because the Jewish people are part of the very fabric of this country. And we will defend that fabric with all our strength."
1983: "Weâve seen too much hatred in this worldâhatred that led to the gas chambers, hatred that still burns in the hearts of bigots today. Antisemitism has no place in America. It has no place in any civilized society. And as long as I am President, we will use every toolâmoral, legal, and educationalâto drive it from our midst."
1986: "Antisemitism, like all forms of bigotry, is an assault on the dignity of the human person and a direct challenge to the ideals of justice and equality that are the bedrock of our Nation. We must remain vigilant against it in all its formsâwhether in the desecration of synagogues, the slander of Jewish citizens, or the denial of Israelâs right to exist in peace."
1993: "The Holocaust was not just a Jewish tragedy; it was a human tragedy. Antisemitism was its fuel. And let no one ever forget: the first victims of the Nazis were not just Jewsâthey were anyone who stood for freedom, truth, and human dignity. We must teach this to every generation, so that ânever againâ is not just a slogan, but a sacred vow."