Lawmakers who put Israel first jeopardize the rights of Americans

Mast introduced legislation that critics fear would allow authorities to punish any American citizen who criticizes Israel (AFP)

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Rep. Brian Mast served 12 years in the US army, mainly in Afghanistan, as a bomb disposal expert. He lost both his legs in 2010, when he stepped on an improvised explosive device in Kandahar. Mast subsequently received numerous awards, including the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. He went on to use his service and the injuries he suffered as the basis of his campaign to win election to Congress in 2017, representing Palm Beach in Florida.

Lawmakers who put Israel first jeopardize the rights of Americans

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