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Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that taking down historical statues of notable American leaders is “a healthy expression” of anger against historic sins.
When asked if he agreed with President Donald Trump’s guidance that cities should be doing “more to protect monuments,” Cuomo said municipal leaders are already “making decisions.“
“I don’t even know what the President’s guidance is … Cities are making decisions,” Cuomo told NBC News’ “Today” show. (RELATED: Victor Davis Hanson: Taking Down Statues Is ‘About Humiliation And Power’)
“The Teddy Roosevelt statue I think was less about Teddy Roosevelt but the other parts of that statue. And look, people are making a statement about equality, about community to be against racism, against slavery,” Cuomo told the outlet.
“I think those are good statements,” Cuomo said, adding that it was possible to “overdo it” but that he didn’t think that was the case in New York. “And I think it’s a healthy expression of people saying, ‘Let’s get some priorities here and let’s remember the sin and mistake that this nation made and let’s not celebrate it.’”
The Daily Caller headline (and this thread title) completely misrepresent what Cuomo actually said.
He said nothing about toppling statues. He was specifically asked about the Teddy Roosevelt statue which is being voluntary removed by Museum of Natural History (with support from one of T.R.'s grandsons or great grandsons).
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