"I am proud to sign this important bill into law and join the Florida Legislature in sending this message: The State of Florida will not waver in our support of Israel, one of our greatest allies and friends. The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement is fueled by anti-Semitism, and has no place in Florida or any part of the world that values freedom and democracy."
John Block, CEO för The Israel Project, skriver i Orlando Sentinel hur han är nöjd med guvernör Scotts agerande:
The Florida Pro-Israel community agrees with the governor and Democrats and Republicans in the state Legislature: Boycotts, divestments and sanctions of Israel are counterproductive to the goal of peace, antithetical to freedom of speech and part of a greater effort to undermine the Jewish people's right to self-determination in their homeland. We stand united in our condemnation of calls and campaigns to boycott Israeli institutions, products and companies that do business with Israel.
Florida's new law is a major blow against anti-Israel bigotry and discrimination. We applaud Scott and the state Legislature for their leadership on passing this historic law.
Källa: Orlando Sentinel
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