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Ned Lamont: “I think the President should give us guidance. I think the federal government should give us guidance, but then leave it…”

On the recordApril 9, 2020
I think the President should give us guidance. I think the federal government should give us guidance, but then leave it up to each and every governor, because every situation is so different.
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Ned Lamont
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Lamont emphasizes the need for federal guidance while advocating for state autonomy in decision-making.

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