from an amazing speech by NSL 16’s Anna Gerber last night:

“A few days ago, all of us got the incredible opportunity to speak to members of Congress and their staff. To be honest, I am still shocked that I had the chance to talk to these talented and important people. This was an amazing opportunity for me to hear more about what you, the American people, think of the Israeli Palestinian Conflict. I heard that you want it to be resolved, although you live miles away. I heard you say again and again, you want us to find a solution, but not to impose it on us. I heard you say, that you want us to choose our own path.

The only thing that was missing in your inspiring statements was the recognition of the inequality in this conflict. Once again, I belong to the more powerful side, and once again, I can feel the pain of the other because in a different circumstance, I could have been the one who would feel the injustice on her skin.

I am here tonight to take responsibility – but also to invite you to take responsibility with me. It seems to me that you have not forgotten the role of the American nation – being so powerful and influential. Your power entails the ability, and the responsibility to aid in shifting and shaping ideas and policies around the globe.

Tonight, I need your help. I need you to be the voice that recognizes the great injustice that has been happening for many years, and that you have the ability to contribute, as one of the most powerful nations on earth and in history, to make the necessary changes in the reality of two suffering peoples. ”

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