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On the recordJuly 1, 2020
Wearing a mask is the best opportunity for us to keep this economy open, keep us working, keep us safe, and help us as we build toward that vaccine where we're in a much stronger position than any other country before.
Said by
Kevin McCarthy
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of mask-wearing for economic stability and safety.

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