Antisemitism, hate speech, or threats of violence of any kind. House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries also spoke at the ceremony, which was hosted by the United States Holocaust Memorial museum in washington, d. C. Ladies and gentlemen, allan holt, vice chairman of the United States Holocaust Memorial council. Mr. Holt good morning. Every year we begin this ceremony with a tribute to the american soldiers along with our allies who courageously fought germany and collaborators. Every year there are fewer veterans. Our veterans will eventually pass from the scene for the United States Holocaust Memorial will never forget them. We will continue to monitor. In our flags and in our permanent exhibitions. We do all of this to the past and as world war ii recedes in time, its lessons live on. And as we look at the world around us especially on our campuses clearly war lessons are more timely than ever. Our nation, especially our youth, need to understand the dang