Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation holds annual gala

By the way, we want to mention a special honor that was given to Joe last week. The Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation, which uses the lessons of the Holocaust to fight anti-Semitism in all forms of hatred, held its annual gala in New York honoring those who have aided in this crucial humanitarian work. The evening saw Holocaust survivors sharing their stories with young military cadets from all branches of the service selected for the foundation's. One-of-a-kind intensive course in ethical responsibility in the military, Joe received the groups Excellence in Media Award for being a critical and clear voice in the fight against hate. Last year he broadcast 4 Morning Joe from Auschwitz on Holocaust Liberation Day in an exclusive interview with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, who emerged really has emerged as one of the president's most prominent. Voices combating anti-Semitism. Yeah. Yeah. And you know, Jonathan, I'm a Baptist. But this battle is is for every American. This battle is for everyone who loves freedom. This is battles for everyone who wants to speak out. Again. It's racism, bigotry, anti-Semitism. It's just so important that we join together in this fight against hate. Absolutely. I mean, I am never more proud than when I stand with Reverend Al. Against racism, I have never more proud than I when I stand with the Asian American Foundation against API hate, and I am never more proud when the Rev and Norman Chen, the CEO of the Asian American Foundation, others stand with me in the fight against anti-Semitism. And frankly, Mika and Joe, you have focused on this, on this program, the two of you and Willie, for years. And I so appreciate the moral clarity of your voice because ultimately that's what so often seems to be missing a kind of moral clarity. That simply says, yes, you can have your views on politics, yes, you can have your views on tough issues, but holding any group of people collectively responsible is contemptible. And this again, as you're just saying, Joe is not just anti-Semitic, it's anti American, it is anti Democratic. And these people who think they can overtake public spaces and silence people just because, again, how they pray or where they're from, these are the enemies of liberty. These are the enemies of inclusivity. These are the enemies of diversity. It's just wrong. And it's got to stop enemies. It's just got to stop the CEO of the Anti Defamation League, Jonathan Greenblatt, thank you very much for coming on this morning. We appreciate it.