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Andrew Cuomo: “This was the first state to go against boycott…”

Featuring: Andrew Cuomo, Democratic | Former Governor of New York

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Andrew Cuomo Discusses New York City's Future and Democratic Party Challenges

Published | Video Starts at 20:18

It's that close a connection. And I've been 100% supportive of Israel. My father was before me. I've done numerous trips to Israel. I was very aggressive supporting Israel. This was the first state to go against boycott, discriminate, disinvestment and sanctions for Israel. So it is a very pro Israel state. Paul, get one in here, please. Governor, no one presumably, arguably takes the air out of the room more than President Trump. (20:18–20:26)

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Asserts that New York was the first state to oppose BDS (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) against Israel.

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