Mr. DeSantis believes there is labeling of products from Israeli communities that are illegitimate communities in the West Bank. He is recognizing that. Evidently, people of conscience look at labels when purchasing goods from Israel and if the "West Bank" is the place of origin, there is an unofficial boycott against them. Mr. DeSantis wants the labels of origin removed from goods when the goods come from the West Bank.
So, now we know, the movement to ban labeling of country of origin is an assault on the American's conscience. And to think all this time I thought it was an assault on American's safe food supply. Isn't that interesting. While we nourish our bodies with unknown origins of food, we are also removing the conscience of the American people when they empower themselves to bring pressure to protect lives in the West Bank.
Mr. DeSantis is not worthy of re-election. He is treating the American people as an enemy to Israel and is promoting violence against the Palestinian people of the West Bank.
February 12, 2016
Mr. DeSantis is not worthy of re-election. He is treating the American people as an enemy to Israel and is promoting violence against the Palestinian people of the West Bank.
February 12, 2016
Washington, DC – Rep. Ron DeSantis (FL-06) (click here) has joined Rep. Doug Lamborn (CO-05) to introduce the Non-Discrimination of Israel in Labeling Act. This legislation is in response to the January 23rd U.S. Customs and Border Protection policy reissuance regarding country of origin marking requirements for goods manufactured in the West Bank and Gaza.
“Congress must ensure that Israeli products do not face undue discrimination in our marketplaces and that waging economic warfare against Israel is unacceptable,” DeSantis said. “The Non-Discrimination of Israel in Labeling Act will help to ensure Israeli manufacturers may label their products appropriately and will stymie efforts of those who seek to target Israel through the BDS movement."
“I am pleased to stand with Israel today by introducing the Non-Discrimination of Israel in Labeling Act. This bill secures Israel’s right to label its products, including in the settlements, which protects both Palestinian and Israeli interests and jobs,” Lamborn said. “I am honored to work with Congressman DeSantis in opposing this effort to delegitimize the nation of Israel.”
The Non-Discrimination of Israel in Labeling Act will reaffirm the original intent of labeling requirements and defend the right of Israeli producers to label products manufactured in the West Bank as “Israel,” “Made in Israel,” or “Product of Israel.”
Original cosponsors include Reps. Martha McSally (AZ-02), Trent Franks (AZ-08), Michael Fitzpatrick (PA-08), David Rouzer (NC-07), Ryan Costello (PA-06), Lee Zeldin (NY-01), Diane Black (TN-06), Dennis Ross (FL-15), Mark Walker (NC-06), and Paul Cook (CA-08).
