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Ron DeSantis: “I think legislators, ultimately, their first responsibility is to protect the rights of their constituent. So, I think…”

On the recordApril 3, 2017
I think legislators, ultimately, their first responsibility is to protect the rights of their constituent. So, I think it is time to intervene.
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Ron DeSantis
Florida

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DeSantis emphasizes the need for legislative action to protect free speech rights.

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