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On the recordApril 15, 2026
I don't think we want to follow the California model for America's economic future, with their high energy prices, the highest poverty rate in the country, and destructive economic policies driving businesses out of the State. I think with Republicans' policies, it is very clear that we have the best interests of the people at heart.
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Gary Palmer
Republican · Alabama

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Criticizing California's economic policies and advocating for Republican policies.

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