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Jeanette Garramone Joins Assemblywoman Senator John Liu: Statement On

Stacey Pheffer Amato’s Team Biden’s Departure
New York State Assembly- tant work of resolving constituent State Senator John Liu stated was the right choice to restore
woman Stacey Pheffer Amato cases. It’s my privilege to be part the following about President hope to our country. Thank you
announced the hiring of known of this team and join this office Joe Biden’s decision to not seek for your service to our nation,
community activist Jeanette Gar- in doing great work for all of us,” reelection. Mr. President, and for putting
ramone in the role of Constituent said Jeanette Garramone. “President Biden’s deci- the best interests of our nation
Liaison. “I am so excited that Jeanette serves as the Part sion was not an easy one, but it first.”
Jeanette has joined our team,” B Female District Leader for
said Assemblywoman Pheffer the 23rd Assembly District, Velázquez Statement on Netanyahu’s
Amato. “Her volunteerism and an unpaid role that focuses on
track record for serving our com- civic engagement that she was Joint Address to Congress
munity is beyond exceptional. elected to alongside the late Lew
Jeanette’s desire to help her Simon. In addition, she is the Congresswoman Nydia M. ians. At least 39,000 Palestinians,
neighbors shows that she will do President of the Lew M. Simon Velázquez issued the following including 15,000 children, have
great work for the residents of the Regular Democratic Club on the statement ahead of Israeli Prime lost their lives, tens of thousands
23rd Assembly District.” Rockaway Peninsula, a Lion at Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s more have been injured, millions
“Assemblywoman Pheffer the Howard Beach/Ozone Park/ joint address to Congress: have been displaced, and Gaza
Amato’s Office has always helped Woodhaven Lions Club, one of has been made unlivable for the
the residents of our community. the founders of the Rockaway “On Wednesday, Israeli Prime Palestinian people.
My sleeves are rolled up and I’m Kiwanis Club, and is a member Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “The situation in Gaza is a
ready to participate in the impor- of Queens Community Board 14. will address a joint session of humanitarian disaster, and lead-
Congress for a record fourth time. ers in our government cannot
New York’s 2024 Delegates To The Democratic National I will not be attending. simply sit back and watch it hap-
“Hamas’ brutal and inhuman pen. That is why I have pushed
Convention Endorse Vice President Kamala Harris For attack of October 7th took the for a permanent ceasefire and
President Of The United States lives of 1,200 innocent Israeli de-escalation since the early days
civilians, resulted in hundreds of of the war. It is clear that Prime
New York’s delegation to the “As the state with the second continue doing everything in my Israelis and multiple Americans Minister Netanyahu is a major
2024 Democratic National Con- most Democratic delegates in power to defeat him in November.” being taken hostage, and cast obstacle to achieving a permanent
vention voted to endorse Vice the country, I’m so proud of New “The New York State Democrat- widespread fear for Israelis and ceasefire, securing the release
President Kamala Harris for the York’s delegation for joining me ic Delegation stands behind Vice Jewish people around the world. of the remaining hostages, and
Democratic nomination for Presi- to support Vice President Har- President Harris and is excited to I was one of the first members ultimately achieving a two-state
dent. ris,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. cast our votes for her at the Demo- of Congress from New York to solution. From his conduct in
During a virtual meeting “Vice President Harris is a proven cratic Nominating Convention,” condemn these heinous attacks. this war to his actions to weaken
this evening, Governor Hochul leader with the experience, skills, said Chairman Jay Jacobs. “The While Israel has the right to de- Israeli Democracy, it is clear he
and leaders from the New York and moral clarity necessary to Vice President is a true leader, a fend its borders and protect its cit- is putting his political fortunes
State Democratic Party applauded lead and there is no one better pre- partner to one of our most success- izens, since last October, Prime above the Israeli people. In the in-
President Biden for his courage pared to prosecute the case against ful Presidents, and someone who Minister Netanyahu has presided terest of protecting human rights
and patriotism, and rallied support Donald Trump. I’ve made it clear represents the ideals and values of over a truly horrific war in Gaza. and ending this terrible conflict,
for Vice President Harris as the that Trump is the greatest threat the Democratic Party – I’m thrilled The military campaign in Gaza Congress should not welcome Ne-
Democratic nominee. to America’s future and I will New York has her back.” has unleashed unprecedented tanyahu with open arms. That is
carnage on innocent Palestin- why I will not attend his address.”

QBP Richards On President Biden’s Withdrawal Nation’s Largest Healthcare Union,
From 2024 Presidential Election 1199SEIU, Endorses Kamala Harris
For President

Queens Borough President ment,” said Borough President he invested millions of dollars 1199SEIU United Healthcare George Gresham, President of
Donovan Richards Jr. stated the RICHARDS. “In his nearly four to upgrade our infrastructure. Workers East has endorsed Kamala 1199SEIU. “Vice President Harris
following in response to President years in the Oval Office, Presi- He visited our borough to shine Harris for President. The decision is the next-generation leader we
Joe Biden’s announcement that dent Biden has done and been a spotlight on our crisis manage- was made after the Union’s Execu- need to defeat those who would
he is withdrawing from the 2024 exactly that. From unprecedented ment system as well, calling our tive Council—the highest decision- turn back the clock on our rights
presidential race and endorsing investment in our infrastructure cure violence groups a national making body comprised of elected and instead ensure that working
Vice President Kamala Harris. to record low unemployment to model for how to uplift at-risk officers and rank-and-file members families can prosper and thrive. As
“Joe Biden assumed the presi- beating back the COVID-19 pan- youth. Queens has never had a from every state and region of a former senator, attorney general,
dency in a time when American demic, there has not been a more better friend on the federal level 1199SEIU—voted unanimously in and prosecutor, she is more than up
democracy was teetering on the successful presidential term in my than Joe Biden,” added Borough support of her candidacy. to the task to prosecute the case
brink. In the throes of a deadly lifetime than President Biden’s. President RICHARDS. “With With 450,000 members across of why a twice-impeached and
pandemic and just two weeks His unquestionable successes American democracy once again the East Coast, 1199SEIU’s en- 34-times convicted felon—the
after a fatal insurrection at the and historic record have made the on the jagged edge, I commend dorsement comes with a mas- person who instigated the assault
Capitol — encouraged by his United States a better place, and President Biden for demonstrating sive voter turnout and member on our nation’s Capitol and who
disgraced, twice-impeached pre- President Biden will go down in his unmatched dedication to this engagement operation, ready to was also found liable for sexual
decessor who did unspeakable history as one of America’s great- country by stepping aside. In Vice hit the streets to get out the vote assault—has no place anywhere
damage to our nation — Presi- est leaders. President Kamala Harris, we are to advance the most pro-worker near the Oval Office. As a Black
dent Biden swore an oath to our “Here in Queens, we’ve seen lucky to have yet another unshak- agenda in US history. and Asian woman, Kamala Harris
Constitution and pledged in his President Biden’s empathy and able ally in Washington. This No- “This is a unifying and elec- will continue to shatter glass ceil-
inaugural address to restore the love of country first hand. In the vember, I wholeheartedly believe trifying moment for the Demo- ings and inspire a new generation
soul of America. To be a president wake of Hurricane Ida’s destruc- she will shatter that glass ceiling cratic Party and our country,” said of Americans.”
for every American, all of whom tive flooding that claimed a dozen once and for all and I look forward
deserve to be treated with dignity lives, he not only came to East to working with her in continuing Gillibrand Endorses Vp Kamala Harris
and respect from their govern- Elmhurst to mourn with us, but to move America forward.”
For President

Statement On President Biden’s Decision To U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand ers and justice. She is incredibly
endorsed VP Kamala Harris for well-qualified, with experience as
Withdraw From The Race president and issued the following a prosecutor, as a lawmaker, and as
a leader on the world stage. Now is
statement:
“I am proud to endorse my friend, the time to unite. VP Harris has the
Vice President Kamala Harris, for grit and toughness to beat Donald
I admired Joe Biden when he years – and I have ad-mired the and party above his own personal president. VP Harris is an unwav- Trump and I’m eager to join her in
was a United States Senator. I job he has done under the most desires, places him in the category ering champion for families, work- this fight.”
thought his selection as Barack difficult of circumstances. of every great political leader
Obama’s Vice Presidential pick I have never admired Joe Biden since George Washington set the
was perfect for our country. I more than I do today. Voluntarily standard some 225 years ago.
have admired Joe Biden’s decency, ceding the nomination and forgo- While the nation’s gratitude
honesty, and his demonstrated ing a chance to serve for another may be blurred by the politics of
courage in the face of the most four years in the job that he did so our current times, history will
difficult of personal adversities. well in and spent a lifetime dream- record and all will long remember
Joe Biden has been one of our ing of attaining, is as noble an Joe Biden not just for what he did
most successful and impactful act as ever recorded in America’s as President, but for what he gave
Presidents – certainly one of the political history. Joe Biden’s up, so that we may continue as that
most productive in the past 60 selflessness; his putting country “shining city on a hill.”

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