Gov. Rick Scott Signs Legislation to Support Israel

Statement

Date: March 10, 2016
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Issues: Foreign Affairs

Today, Governor Rick Scott signed SB 86 into law prohibiting the State Board of Administration from investing in companies that boycott Israel.

Governor Scott said, "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 Sanction movement is fueled by anti-Semitism, and has no place in Florida or any part of the world that values freedom and democracy. The state of Florida stands firm with our ally Israel and will not support those that participate in this intolerant movement."


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