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Ron DeSantis: “But it would seem the cruelty is the point. After all, your health is secondary to the economy, am I right?”

On the recordAugust 23, 2021
But it would seem the cruelty is the point. After all, your health is secondary to the economy, am I right?
Said by
Ron DeSantis
Florida
Source
msnbc.com

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Commentary on DeSantis's prioritization of economic concerns over public health during the pandemic.

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