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Andrew Cuomo: “I signed an executive order against what they call BDS…”

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Andrew Cuomo Discusses Immigration, Anti-Semitism, and Housing in New York City Mayoral Interview

Published | Video Starts at 05:28

So some of those things that you just said would actually fall into being anti Semitic. Do you agree with the new executive order? Look, I passed the strongest hate crimes law in the United States of America. I signed an executive order against what they call BDS boycott, disinvestment of sanctions from Israel. I've been a lifelong supporter of Israel. Try this. Try enforcing the law. It is illegal to harass or intimidate a person because of their race, color. (05:28–05:36)

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