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Gov. Scott: State of Florida has Zero Tolerance for Hateful Acts Against the Jewish Community

Statement

Date: March 2, 2017
Location: Hialeah, FL
Issues: Defense Religion Criminal Justice

Today, Governor Rick Scott released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announcing plans to heighten outreach and support to Jewish Community Centers following bomb threats.

Governor Rick Scott said, "I want to thank Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly and the Trump administration for their attention to the threats against Jewish community centers, including many in Florida. The State of Florida is a great friend of Israel and we have absolutely zero tolerance for these hateful and anti-Semitic acts. We will continue to do all we can to help our Jewish communities and families."


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