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House Speaker Johnson Applauds Clearing Of Anti-Israel Encampment

House Speaker Mike Johnson

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson issued a statement following Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's decision to allow law enforcement to clear an anti-Israel encampment at George Washington University. Johnson attributed the action to the House Oversight Committee's threat of an investigation.

Johnson highlighted the House's recent initiative to combat antisemitism on college campuses, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safety of Jewish students. He commended Chairman Comer and the Oversight Committee for their role in prompting Mayor Bowser to order the removal of the pro-Hamas encampments near the university.

House Oversight Committee's threat of investigation prompted Mayor Bowser to take action.
Speaker Johnson commended Chairman Comer for addressing antisemitism on college campuses.
Ensuring safety of Jewish students is a priority for the House.

The speaker expressed his support for Chairman Comer's leadership in addressing antisemitism and underscored the need for security forces and campus administrators to prioritize student safety. Johnson emphasized the House's commitment to understanding why there was a delay in addressing the security concerns at George Washington University.

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