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Rep. Steve Cohen Rejects David Friedman — Says He’s No ‘Fiddler’

JL;DR SUMMARY In a unique critique, Rep. Steve Cohen of Memphis, a Jewish Democrat, voiced his opposition to David Friedman's nomination as the United States Ambassador to Israel, likening the role to "a fiddler on the roof" who must be diplomatic. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Fiddler On The RoofIsrael AmbassadorTwo State SolutionHouse Of RepresentativesJewish DemocratsWest Bank SettlementsSenateDavid FriedmanDiplomatSteve Cohen

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Memphis, Tennessee, United States
"Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen has a uniquely Jewish put-down for Donald Trumps pick to be Israel ambassador."
Israel
"Memphis Congressman Steve Cohen has a uniquely Jewish put-down for Donald Trumps pick to be Israel ambassador: Youre no Tevye the milkman."

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