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Copy/paste.50 US governors: 50 rejections of BDS
āWe, the undersigned Governors, reject efforts to demonize and delegitimize IsraelāAmericaās democratic ally in the Middle Eastā through the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement.
The goals of the BDS movement are antithetical to our values and the values of our respective states. They seek to isolate Israelāa pluralistic nation with deep cultural, familial, security, educational, scientific and commercial bonds with our state and with the United States as a wholeārather than recognize the profound mutual benefits of our engagement with it. They malign a trusted ally that, while forced to defend itself against repeated and ongoing attempts to annihilate it, has consistently extended its hand in peace to its Palestinian neighbors and to states across the Middle East and around the world.
Israel is a robust democracy with many rights and freedoms that do not exist in neighboring countriesāor in much of the world. Yet, while fundamental rights are trampled and atrocities are committed routinely not far beyond its borders, BDS supporters focus only on Israel. Israelās policies, like the policies of any nation, may be subject to criticism and debate, but the BDS movementās single-minded focus on the Jewish State raises serious questions about its motivations and intentions.
At this critical time, in the face of the virulent movement to promote anti-Israel boycotts both in this country and around the globe, we strongly condemn the BDS movement as incompatible with the values of our states and our country. Likewise, we reaffirm our support for Israel as a vital U.S. ally, important economic partner and champion of freedom.ā
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