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When I won, it gave the Palestinian people hope that someone will finally speak the truth about the inhumane conditions. I can't allow the State of Israel to take away that light by humiliating me & use my love for my sity to bow down to their oppressive & racist policies.

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Rashida Tlaib

@RashidaTlaib

Aug 16, 2019

My sity wanted to pick figs w/ me. I broke down reading this & worry every single day after I won for my family's safety. My cousin was texting me which photo of @IlhanMN & I they should put on a welcoming poster when I heard the news. I couldn't tell her. middleeasteye.net/news/rashida-t

12:31 PM · Aug 16, 2019

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They can't take away the hope you give to your people, to all people. They can't stop you Sis!

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Unlike the freedom-loving and humane Hamas (which you are consistently silent on) who are respectful of their own people and believe in equal rights to LGBT , feedom the Press, Equal rights for Women, & Freedom of Religion for all. Got it.

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You Got it wrong-we don't Give Billions they actually pay Billions in the form of loans etc which are tied to purchases of military equipment etc-which BTW gives people in this Country JOBS including Michigan! Further, we get back the equivalent in intelligence/strategic support

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You are strong and right.

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And now we know what Palestinians call their grandmas. Bonus!

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It is so wrong that you have been forced into this decision. Thank you for speaking out and for your moral courage. So many American Jews stand proudly with you. We got your back.