This week, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) joined “Coast to Coast” on Fox Business to discuss the rise in harassment against Jewish students across America’s college campuses. Senator Fischer called on elected and university officials to stand up against antisemitism across the United States.

During the interview, Senator Fischer also discussed the strength and resilience of Nebraskans following last week’s devastating tornadoes. Senator Fischer applauded the many Nebraskans helping their neighbors as communities rebuild.

Last weekend, Senator Fischer met with Douglas County Nebraska Sheriff Aaron Hanson to view the damage firsthand and discuss the needs of the community.

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On Rising Antisemitic Harassment on College Campuses: 

“Well, when we see these antisemitic attacks on Jewish students, they're outrageous. It's complete chaos on a lot of these college campuses. So, yes, it's time for elected officials, it's time for university officials to step up and take action.
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You know, this isn't a time for a negotiation with students. They have the right to protest. They have a right to free speech, but they certainly don't have the right to violent speech. They don't have a right to occupy space that the university is trying to get ready for college commencement.”

On Universities’ Obligation to Keep Students Safe:

“They have an obligation to provide a safe learning environment for all of their students … and, when we see certain universities starting to say, you know, we're going to have all of our on-campus classrooms now closed, and you're going to have tele-learning take place, and you're canceling commencements. That's outrageous. It's ridiculous.”

On the Strength and Resilience of Nebraskans Rebuilding from the Tornadoes:

“You know, we had a huge system, a tornadic system, move through the state from Lincoln to Omaha, Bennington, Elkhorn, Blair, Nebraska.
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But Nebraskans have a great spirit. We were out helping each other. Neighbors helping neighbors, that's the Nebraska way. And we will continue to work with our governor and other elected officials, local officials, to make sure that we get the communities in need what they have a need for.

Volunteers, as I said, are making all the difference — for these people who were hit by these storms — making all the difference in their lives, in helping them clean up and begin their recovery.”