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Sep 16, 2015, 3:43 PM

A New Year’s Prayer for Unity

I write this as I prepare for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Every year the holiday brings an opportunity for reflection, and this year particularly so. The past year has been filled with unprecedented challenges -- many which threaten to divide...

Aug 13, 2015, 3:25 PM

Why I cannot support the Iran deal

I want to recognize the president, secretary of state and entire negotiating team for their dedication and perseverance in seeking a peaceful means to ending Iran’s nuclear program. While I have grave concerns about the agreement, I have no...

Apr 1, 2015, 5:52 AM

Hold strong against Iran

Any deal must include specific elements that will halt Teheran's progress towards nuclear weapons

Mar 3, 2015, 4:04 AM

Who Will Be Our Esther?

Wednesday evening, Jews around the world will celebrate Purim, the holiday recalling the saving of the Jews of Persia (modern-day Iran) from annihilation at the hands of the evil Haman. At this moment in history, it’s worth reflecting on...

Feb 9, 2015, 7:39 AM

Standing together

Traveling in France with a delegation of American Jewish leaders to show Europe's Jews that they are not alone

Nov 10, 2013, 7:34 PM

We must maintain sanctions pressure on Iran

Calling on the U.S. Senate to immediately pass the Iran Sanction Bill that Congress already approved

Oct 10, 2013, 8:04 PM

A history that does not lie

A call urging President Obama to keep up sanctions on Iran so long as the regime continues to pursue its nuclear ambitions

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About Me

U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider represented Illinois' 10th Congressional District from 2013-2015, and was a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.