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42 US Governors declare: America stands firmly with Israel's people
Jerusalem Post ^ | June 5 2002 | MELISSA RADLER

Posted on 06/05/2002 4:18:18 PM PDT by xvb

42 US Govenors declare: America stands firmly with Israel's people

By MELISSA RADLER

NEW YORK Forty-two of the nation's 50 governors signed declarations today that express support for Israel, endorsing its right to live in peace and security, Gov. George Pataki of New York announced.

"Today, governors from around the country send a powerful message that America stands firmly with the people of Israel, united in our belief that a true and lasting peace in the Middle East can only come with a safe and secure Israel," Pataki said.

In an effort headed by Pataki, a Republican, and Gov. Gray Davis of California, a Democrat, a declaration of principles was sent out to the nation's governors on April 15, two days before Israel's 54th anniversary.

Although the texts adopted by the Republican governors differs slightly from that adopted by the Democrats, both declarations state their support for Israel and their opposition to terror attacks; recognize the US and Israel as allies in defense of freedom, and urge all parties in the region to work toward peace.


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1 posted on 06/05/2002 4:18:18 PM PDT by xvb
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To: xvb
Who were the other eight that didnt sign.
2 posted on 06/05/2002 4:20:59 PM PDT by Husker24
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To: xvb
Although the texts adopted by the Republican governors differs slightly from that adopted by the Democrats

Anyone know exactly what those differences are? My guess is that it's along the same lines as the Senate and House support for Israel resolutions from about a month ago.

3 posted on 06/05/2002 4:21:06 PM PDT by Tree of Liberty
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To: xvb
While I agree with the Governors, frankly they should shut up. States have no Consitutional right to interfere in foreign affairs.
4 posted on 06/05/2002 4:25:10 PM PDT by rmlew
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To: xvb
I betcha our Govenor here in Oregon didn't sign.

He would sign anything that included a tax hike..but that's all.

5 posted on 06/05/2002 4:27:22 PM PDT by joyce11111
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To: xvb
It does not matter.

The US State Department supports the Palestinian murderers
AND those that fund them and sent their people to attack the US in the 911 Atrocities.


6 posted on 06/05/2002 4:29:26 PM PDT by Diogenesis
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To: rmlew
I disagree that these governors should "shut up". They are closer geographically to their constituents than Washington politicians. Perhaps this represents how a majority of Americans feel and it is being expressed.
7 posted on 06/05/2002 6:41:11 PM PDT by PatriotNow
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To: rmlew
While I agree with the Governors, frankly they should shut up. States have no Consitutional right to interfere in foreign affairs.

Please.

They are not "interfering with foreign affairs." The Governors are expressing their opinion, and that of the majority of Americans in those states.

8 posted on 06/05/2002 7:06:35 PM PDT by SunStar
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To: rmlew
Then why does the federal government interefere in state affairs? Various states have already been sued because their laws conflict with those rotten globalist trade agreements.
9 posted on 06/05/2002 7:10:06 PM PDT by bloggerjohn
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To: Diogenesis
Why do all those Saudi leaders look like pedophiles, and unhealthy ones at that?
10 posted on 06/05/2002 7:11:22 PM PDT by bloggerjohn
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To: all
Who were the other eight that didnt sign?

First question out of the chute. I love this place. You were all thinking it and you know it.

11 posted on 06/05/2002 7:14:25 PM PDT by screed
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To: PatriotNow
I disagree that these governors should "shut up". They are closer geographically to their constituents than Washington politicians. Perhaps this represents how a majority of Americans feel and it is being expressed.

They were not talking as individuals but as a group of governors. That makes it inappropriate.
I belive in Federalism. I don't want the Federal government getting involved in state matters and vice versa.

12 posted on 06/05/2002 7:23:58 PM PDT by rmlew
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Then why does the federal government interefere in state affairs? Various states have already been sued because their laws conflict with those rotten globalist trade agreements.

It depends. If the state laws interefered with the powers of the Federal government, then the Feds were correct. Otherwise, if the treaty involved matters not in the perview of the Federal government, the Treaty is UnConstitutional and void.

13 posted on 06/05/2002 7:27:02 PM PDT by rmlew
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To: bloggerjohn; diogenesis; dennisw
Why do all those Saudi leaders look like pedophiles, and unhealthy ones at that?

Because they are.

There is a continuing trade in children, both male and female, in Saudi Arabia.

One more reason to loathe the Saudis and to wish a load of nuclear missiles on their perverted heads.

Just in case you're wondering.

14 posted on 06/05/2002 7:52:36 PM PDT by happygrl
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To: Husker24
That's what I'd like to know. But thankyou Govs who did!
15 posted on 06/06/2002 12:00:14 AM PDT by brat
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