Concerning Statements by Sen Schumer Advocating Further Economic Sanctions Directed at Gaza

In many respects, Schumer promotes and shares the values that are important to us (here is one summary scorecard, for example: http://the­hill.com/r­esources/l­awmaker-ra­tings/7608­1-sen-char­les-schume­r-d-ny), but in this case Schumer was wrong on the merits (a two state solution is widely supported by Palestinians, see http://www­.deseretne­ws.com/art­icle/70003­8693/Respe­ct-and-tol­erance.htm­l) and wrong to adopt and voice these views.

I hope and pray that we can one day leave behind us the half century of conflict and anguish that has ruined so many lives, and led to such widespread despair and suffering.