Yvette Clark: For the Klal and for the Yachid

Background:

· Born and raised in Central Brooklyn.

· Member of the New York City Council, 2002-2006.

· Thirteen years of experience representing New York’s Ninth Congressional District.

Legislation supported in the past Congress…

· U.S.-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act – cosponsor.

· Resolution opposing the BDS Movement – cosponsor and voted yea.

· Never Again (Holocaust) Education Act – original cosponsor, voted yea, signed into law.

· Securing American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act – original cosponsor, signed into law.

· Saudi Nuclear Nonproliferation Act of 2019 – cosponsor.

· Resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz – original cosponsor.

· EMPIL-DOC Act (U.S.-Israel Medical Partnership Program), cosponsor.

Letters signed in the past Congress…

· Urging the U.S. to prevent the International Criminal Court from conducting politically-motivated investigations into the United States and Israel.

· Calling on the Administration to extend the United Nations Embargo on Iran.

· Requesting that Secretary Azar establish a Food and Drug Administration office in Israel.

· Reaffirming Israel’s right to self-defense and describing the threat posed by Hezbollah.

· Urging the Department of Homeland Security to include Israel in the Global Entry Program.

Appropriations:

· Consistently votes in favor of U.S. assistance to Israel.

Letter from Sholom Mordechai and Leah Rubashkin to Representative Clarke:

15 Elul 5778

July 28, 2018

By the grace of G-d.

Dear Congresswoman Yvette Clarke

We join the thousands of your constituents, wishing you congratulations, and Mazal Tov, on your primary win.

Our entire family will forever be thankful to you, for your constant care and concern. You were helpful in every way you can, during our dire moments.

Thank you for being a true friend of the Jewish people and the land of Israel. May almighty G-d grant you success in your consistent advocacy for your constituents and grant blessings to you and your family.

With deep appreciation,

Sholom Mordechai and Leah Rubashkin