Albany – As Americans, we are blessed to live in a democracy which embraces different religions, cultures and ethnicities. More than seven years ago, New Yorkers’ faith in that democracy was tested when we suffered our own tragedy at the hands of terrorists. But we did not let that dark day in our history diminish our resolve to fight for our freedom. We continue to stand in solidarity with those who defend themselves in the pursuit of peace.
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“Over the past few days, I have closely monitored the current escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza. I hope and pray for a peaceful solution for both sides and I strongly condemn Hamas for breaking the current ceasefire. I believe the Israeli people, under constant attack from the Palestinian territories, have a right to protect themselves and I stand with them as they fight to defend the basic rights of humanity.
“I traveled to Israel in 2007 and I discovered firsthand what I had always known to be true – Israel is an extraordinary democracy blessed with very courageous citizens who refuse to live their lives in fear. New Yorkers have experienced the horror of terrorism; we must not and will not let senseless acts of terror undermine our commitment and resolve to fight for democratic principles both at home and around the world.”
Gov Patterson definitely needs to be thanked for his opinion that Israel has a right to defend itself. Actually nowadays after Sept 11 it became much easier to convince others that terrorism is wrong and will affect the whole world. When it was just an Israeli issue so they needed to explain to others why it threatens their very survival as a nation. However, now that many countries in the world continue to experience the dangers of terrorism especially suicide bombers it become much easier to win over the hearts and minds of those that are intellectual honest
Very nice, i personally am impressed.
I think he just locked in the Jewish vote for the next election.
At least someone is sticking up 4 our brothers in israel
I don’t see what the point is with Paterson and Bloomberg talking about the situation in Gaza. The City and State of New York have no foreign policy jurisdiction and their opinions on the matter is worth little.
Israel is gr8. now give me more of your money in taxes. oh, you drink coke? tax please………..
What took him so long to say this? And how come we havent heard anything from Hikind? Isnt this right up his alley?
It’s called being a politician who wants Jewish money and votes for Nov. 2010……..
Thank you, Governor Paterson.
Gov. Paterson has actually been an oheiv yisroel in the past. It’s not so much that their words don’t directly effect foreign policy. But their words do encourage other goyim to stand with Israel and that ultimately will effect NYS congressmen and senators and the president.
He Has My Vote
Thank you Gov. Paterson, for supporting Israel in their difficult time. It really is encouraging to get the support of public officials. In the world we live, and in the past history of the Jews, we did not have many friends, so it is nice to see who our friends are.
you will always have complainers however what i want to simply say is THANK YOU AND BRAVO – for the governer being brave enough to voice his opinion and true beliefs. i am grateful to him and this has truly impressed me to vote for him because of what he believes.
yea!!
Nice Mr. Paterson, now how about worrying for the citizens of NY who are bleeding from your rediculous laws that you are coming up with on a daily basis, and you do have control over.
Enough with the rhetoric.
its all about elections call it pandering
one second here!!! he is going to tax my chaim soda? oh hell no!!