Klein’s bipartisan legislation (H.Res. 529) condemns the violent attack on the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on June 10, 2009 and honors the bravery and dedication of employees and security personnel involved. Klein is the co-chair of the Congressional Task Force Against Anti-Semitism.

“Today, the United States House of Representatives spoke with one voice: acts of hatred and violence cannot and will not be tolerated in our country,” Klein said. “We offer our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Officer Stephen T. Johns, and each of us shares their grief and horror at the unspeakable crime committed at the Holocaust Memorial Museum yesterday.

“This legislation states that the U.S. House will redouble our commitment to advancing the mission of the Holocaust Memorial Museum, which is to educate people about the Holocaust and fight against anti-Semitism, racism, hatred and intolerance. This crime has only strengthened our resolve to speak out against vile acts of hate, wherever they may occur.

“In this bill, we urge the American people to join the House of Representatives in condemning this act of violence and intolerance, because only by standing together can we begin to heal and fight against future acts hatred.” 

For the full text of Klein’s resolution, please click here. To view a video of Congressman Klein discussing the legislation on the House floor, please click here.