STATEMENT BY CONGRESSMAN WM. LACY CLAY (D) MISSOURI REGARDING THE DESECRATION OF THE HISTORIC CHESED SHEL EMETH CEMETERY IN UNIVERSITY CITY, MO

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D) Missouri issued the following first-person statement after an anti-Semitic hate-crime was committed at the historic Chesed Shel Emeth Cemetery in University City, Missouri:

 “This appalling and shameful act of anti-Semitic hatred, committed on holy ground, must be condemned by all persons of faith and by all who respect the rule of law.  Chesed Shel Emeth cemetery is a historic final resting place for generations of St. Louis’ Jewish community.  It is a sacred space of peace, respect and honored memory.  We must come together to support all the families who have been affected and we must oppose this hateful act with all our strength, faith and solidarity.”

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