Governor Ron DeSantis announces proposal to increase Florida’s sanctions on Iran
Press release from the Office of Governor Ron DeSantis
SURFSIDE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by members of the Florida Legislature and leaders in the Jewish community at the Shul of Bal Harbour to announce a proposal that will increase sanctions against the Iranian regime. The sanctions include broadening the industries on Florida’s scrutinized companies list and strengthening Florida’s position on states that sponsor terror. Read more about this proposal for the upcoming Florida legislative session here.
“As a state and a nation, we must stand with Israel following the heinous attacks over the weekend,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “With Iran helping plot the barbaric attack against Israel, I want to make it abundantly clear: Florida supports the State of Israel against the Iranian terror state.”
“Our administration stands with Israel and its people, and we will never prop up countries that support vile and hate-filled terrorist groups like Hamas,” said Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez. “Instead, we pledge to ensure that the special bond between Florida and Israel remains unmatched and stronger than ever.”
“Florida has a very special relationship with Israel. While we cherish the alliance between our governments, we also recognize the bonds of family and friendship that link so many Floridians to the Israeli people,” said Senate President Kathleen Passidomo. “I am proud to stand with Governor DeSantis and Speaker Renner in support of Israel. We condemn the horrific acts of terrorism coordinated by the Islamic Republic of Iran, and we must ensure we are doing everything within our authority as a state government to protect Floridians from this dangerous and corrupt regime.”
“I proudly stand with our ally, Israel, and Florida’s Jewish community. Florida taxpayers will not do business with Iran,” said Speaker Paul Renner. “The Islamic Republic of Iran has orchestrated the most heinous acts of terrorism against America and our allies, and they openly conspire against the interests of our nation. For the sake of our national security and in standing with our allies around the world, especially Israel, I proudly join with Governor DeSantis to support any measure that weakens the Iranian regime and protects our taxpayers.”
Since 2019, Governor DeSantis has supported Israel, including leading two trade delegations to Israel, enacting historic legislation to combat antisemitism, prohibiting Florida investment in companies that discriminate against Israel, and signing legislation to prohibit foreign countries of concern from owning agricultural land or real estate near critical infrastructure or from operating schools in Florida.
Governor DeSantis has also ordered flags at half-staff and for the Florida Capitol to be lit in blue and white every night from Monday, October 9, through Friday, October 13.
I look forward to the comments section letting me know how this will play with the Nazis that support Desantis. That’s pretty bold to oppose them.
I’m not certain of what you are trying to say? Are you over-medicated or under-medicated?
That word NAZI ([totalitarian] Socialist Party) does not mean what you think it means.
Good people don’t care what nazis think.
Thank you Governor DeSantis.
Extremism of any kind gains power when the vast majority let it happen. That’s true in anything, whether politics, religion or HOA rules.
Locally, we see what happens in Dem cities after local off-season elections turn out only a tiny percentage of potential voters. Just like Gaza and Iran, extremists gain power fueled by misinformation the majority let happen. That’s why the commies here censor information once they gain power, to keep it.
This is all theater, just as all government is.
A state governor knows his sanctions are meaningless. He doesn’t control the clearing house nor any central bank.
This is just more theater for the simpletons that continue to play along with the red team blue team game.
The idiots that support this are just as shortsighted as the idiots that supported the Ukrainian money laundering special operation of the past two years.
We do what we can in our area of influence. Thank you for leading us well, Gov. DeSantis.
Words matter. Policies matter. Standing against ACTUAL terrorists at all levels of government and society matters.
(In stark contrast to the manufactured accusations of terror that the left has been guilty of lately – like the DOJ has been doing with concerned parents at school board meetings.)
“Local school officials across the United States are being inundated with threats of violence and other hostile messages from anonymous harassers nationwide, fueled by anger over culture-war issues. Reuters found 220 examples of such intimidation in a sampling of districts.”
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-education-threats/
I stand w/you Guv. and I support your support for Israel.
Proposal! What are you waiting on Ronnie? Seize any and all Iranian assets in this state!
Any Iranian owned or operated business in Florida, seize it the shut it down!
Any Iranian person here illegally, deport them back to where they came from.
Stop campaigning and do something will ya!
One of the things about Gov DeSantis is that he operates within his authorities, which don’t include seizure (without a court order), or deportation. If the legislature gives him that authority, he’d use it in a heartbeat.
That said, we always need to be concerned for future misuse of authority. We won’t always have Gov DeSantis in the mansion.