Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New Castle announced an upcoming “security and solidarity trip” to Israel as violence escalates along its northern border with Syria, as reported by multiple news outlets.
Cuomo made his announcement on Wednesday night, May 9 during a gala dinner sponsored by the Jewish Community Council of New York.
“I believe true friendship is shown not in the easy times, but in the hard times,” Cuomo said in his speech. “In 2002, when suicide bombers were attacking Israeli buses and everybody left, there was no tourism, there were no visitors, I led a New York delegation as a sign of solidarity to go to Israel. . . .
“It’s these moments that dissolve the gray into black and white and ask each of us individually, where do you stand and who do you stand with? My answer is simple. As long as I am governor of New York, this state stands 100 percent with Israel and we are proud,” Cuomo said.
I’m traveling to Israel to show our solidarity in light of recent events. I will lead a delegation to show Israel that New York will always be a true friend.
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) May 10, 2018
NYC Councilman Kalman Yeger responded to the announcement in a statement given to YWN:
“In his public and private life, Governor Andrew Cuomo has been a true and staunch friend of Israel and the Jewish people. I was proud and moved to hear his announcement last evening that he would travel to Israel – as he has done many times before – to stand with the Jewish people in time of need.
“Governor Cuomo led the nation in opposing the vile ‘BDS’ movement. His leadership by example has propelled other local governments to take similar actions to oppose ‘BDS.’ Israel is under attack in ways not seen in a long time. It is important and necessary for American political leaders to stand with our nation’s allies when under attack.
“None of this is new for Governor Cuomo. He has never failed to stand tall in defense of the people of Israel. His love and affection for our community is genuine in every way. I’m incredibly grateful to him, I’m proud that he’s our Governor, and I’m proud that he will represent my community on this trip.”
“As long as I am Governor of New York, this state stands 100% with Israel.” —@NYGovCuomo#JCRC pic.twitter.com/rGsquoTlKI
— Kalman Yeger (@KalmanYeger) May 9, 2018
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To copy a quote from the “When Zaidy was Young” tape, “always happy to help before an election”.
Democrats always pretend to “love” Jews and Israel in an election year. This clown probably 100% in support of giving nukes to Iran.
Chapter 2 Pirkei Avot:
3. Be careful with the government, for they befriend a person only for their own needs. They appear to be friends when it is beneficial to them, but they do not stand by a person at the time of his distress.
When is the Sfacheem jr. going to follow in the footsteps of the Shneiderman and the Spitzerman and resign?
Where is Bob Grant when we need him? Unfortunately he doesn’t have a memaleh mokom!
let him stay home, that libtard!