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On this day, July 27, 2020, the mayors of Portland, Oregon, and five other major US cities appealed to Congress to make it illegal for the federal government to deploy militarized agents to cities that don't want their presence.
Also on this day, July 27, 2020, US agents declared an unlawful assembly, and just after 1 a.m., confronted protesters on the street and worked for hours to clear the area. Several people were seen being detained, but it was not immediately clear how many may were arrested.
Also on this day, June 27, 1859 US General William S. Harney sent troops to San Juan island -- in what is now Washington State -- to face the British in the Pig War, which was a dispute started by a British pig eating potatoes out of an American farmer's field.
“We mourn the tragic loss of hundreds of innocent civilian lives”
In recognition of the thousands wounded and held hostage, and more
than 1,100 innocent lives lost to Hamas terrorist attacks in Israel, Oregon House Republican
Leader Jeff Helfrich (R-Hood River) is asking Oregon Governor Kotek to immediately order all
flags to fly at half-staff.
“We cannot ignore the atrocities that have been committed against the Israeli people and
the Jewish community at large," stated Helfrich. "Blood thirsty Hamas terrorists have murdered more than
1,100 innocent men, women, and children, and held hostage hundreds of others –
including Americans. All statements dismissing these atrocities are disgraceful.
“As a military veteran who has served overseas, it is clear that this war has worldwide
impacts. Now is the time to recognize the evil in front of us and denounce Hamas, a
terrorist organization whose intention is to eradicate the State of Israel and Jewish people
around the world."
“There must be no doubt that the State of Oregon stands firm with Israel and Oregon’s
Jewish communities in their time of need."
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
A D V E R T I S E M E N T
Senate Democratic Leader Kate Lieber and Senate Republican Leader Tim Knopp
released the following joint statement:
“We unequivocally stand with our ally Israel and affirm their right to defend themselves from the
brutal terrorist acts perpetrated by Iranian-backed Hamas. We mourn the tragic loss of
hundreds of innocent civilian lives."
“This violence and chaos must end. The terrorists responsible for the heinous attack must face
severe consequences, and we call on Hamas to release all hostages immediately.”
--Ben FisherPost Date: 2023-10-10 14:37:50 | Last Update: 2023-10-10 16:45:08 |