A resolution sponsored by Assemblyman Arthur Kremer (D. Long Beach) unanimously condemning the 1975 United Nations resolution that “Zionism equals racism” has been adopted by both houses of the state legislature. New York is the second state in the nation to adopt this resolution.
“By wrongly equating Zionism with racism, UN Resolution 3379 encouraged the expression of anti-Semitism and is an offense to all citizens of a democratic society,” said Kremer. “In the 10 years since its passage, it has given an unwarranted legitimacy to those who want to attack Israel or Jews in other countries. It is time that the legislature of the country’s most important state come out forcefully against it.”
The measure, which was co-sponsored by Assemblywoman Rhoda Jacobs (D. Brooklyn) and 40 other legislators, said:
“This legislative body soundly denounces and condemns any linkage between Zionism and racism; considers United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379 to be a permanent smear upon the reputation of the United Nations and to be totally inconsistent with that organization’s declared purposes and principles; unequivocally states that the premise of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379 which equates Zionism with racism is itself clearly a form of bigotry; and formally repudiates United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3379, and calls upon the Parliaments of all countries which value freedom and democracy to do the same.”
The resolution passed in the Senate during a special session last month was sponsored by Senators Manfred Ohrenstein (D. Manhattan) and James Lack (R-C East Northport). Last year the U.S. Congress also condemned Resolution 3379.
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