The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution commemorating the life of Simon Wiesenthal. The resolution passed last Friday was initiated by Rep. Henry Waxman (D-Calif.). It also reaffirmed Congress’ commitment to fighting anti-Semitism and urged the world to prosecute Nazi war criminals.
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