“I never thought I'd see the day when
refugees, who have fled war-torn countries in search of a better life, would be
turned away at our doorstep. We are a nation of bridges, not walls, and a great
many of us still believe in the words 'give me your tired, your poor, your
huddled masses...'
"This is not who we are, and not who we should be.
"This is not who we are, and not who we should be.
"I have directed the Port Authority, the Department of State, and my Counsel's Office to jointly explore all legal options to assist anyone detained at New York airports, and ensure that their rights are protected.
"America is a nation of laws and those laws provide rights that must be respected and followed regardless of political ideology."
Source: Press Office, Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo
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