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Ridgewood NJ, Garrett for Congress today announced an endorsement from Teaneck Democratic Councilman Mark Schwartz.
“As a long serving Teaneck Councilman, and as an active resident of the 5th District, I’ve gotten to know many great and honest leaders,” said Schwartz. “One thing I’m proud of is being unafraid to admit when a great leader belongs to the opposite party. As a Democrat, Congressman Garrett and I don’t agree on every issue, but we do agree on two important issues for me and my community. Scott has never voted to raise taxes on our families – period. He is also one of the best friends Israel has in all of Congress, and we should be honored to give him our votes and send him back for another term. It’s imperative that Scott be able to continue his work, and I’m honored to put Teaneck ahead of party and reach across the aisle to give him my support.”
Schwartz’s support highlights Garrett’s record as an advocate for the State of Israel.
“I’m honored to receive the endorsement of Councilman Mark Schwartz,” said Garrett. “Mark is a tireless advocate of the people of Teaneck and the 5th district. On issues close to home, there can be no compromise. Mark and I agree that we can never raise taxes on our families, and that we can never compromise the security of the United States and Israel.”
Rep. Garrett has sponsored and cosponsored numerous pieces of legislation supporting Israel’s right to defend its sovereignty, recognizing Jerusalem as the undivided capital of Israel, and condemning Palestinian rocket attacks on Israeli civilians. He introduced the Jerusalem Embassy Recognition Act, and cosponsored the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act. As an outspoken member of the Iran Sanctions Conference Committee, he called for full implementation of strong sanctions against the Iranian regime, and has subsequently opposed President Obama’s Iran nuclear arms deal.
