“Amplifying antisemitic canards is unacceptable. That any member of the US Congress would do so is an outrage. Rep. Omar’s comments channeled the cancerous bigotry that has fanned the flames of hate for centuries. She should apologize and provide an full explanation. 

“At the same time, last year, several of the leaders of the Republican Party themselves trafficked in antisemitic conspiracy theories aimed at George Soros and others. Their comments were hurtful and fanned the same flames of hate. They should take this opportunity to also apologize for their actions.”