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As Mayors and municipal leaders, we have a special responsibility to speak out against the growing menace of <br /> anti-Semitism, and we call upon our European counterparts to join us in adding their names to this statement <br /> and in affirming the following: <br /> We, the undersigned, <br /> o Condemn anti-Jewish hatred, in all its forms; <br /> o Reject the notion that anti-Semitic acts,while sometimes carried out in the name of a political cause, <br /> may ever be justified or excused by one's opinions about the actions or existence of the State of Israel; <br /> o Declare that prejudices against Jews or others due to differences in religious faith are inconsistent with <br /> our core values; <br /> o Support government efforts directed at eradicating anti-Semitism and preventing extremist indoctrination <br /> and recruitment; and support expanded education programs, including Holocaust programs, that increase <br /> awareness and counter intolerance and discrimination; <br /> o Recognize the ever-present need to be vigilant about efforts to prevent and report acts of anti-Semitism, <br /> and other hate crimes;and <br /> o Believe that communities that promote a climate of mutual understanding and respect among all citizens <br /> are essential to good governance and democratic life. <br /> We, therefore, commit to working within and across our communities to advance the values of respectful <br /> I <br /> co-existence and call upon mayors, municipal leaders,and other officials in Europe to join us in affirming <br /> tha - '-Semitism is incompatible with fundamental democratic values. <br /> 'espectf ly, 14 <br /> SIG 'ATURE NAME & TITLE (PRINTED) Cl /TOWN S <br /> TL STATE <br /> ■ <br /> t1' 4 j Global Jewish <br /> "y3 Advocacy <br /> THIS IS AN INITIATIVE OF AJC (AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE). <br />