They informed people and most people did not want to do it. I mean, that's just -- that's just the reality.
Ron DeSantis: “They informed people and most people did not want to do it. I mean, that's just -- that's just the reality.”
On the recordOctober 2, 2022
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Governor Ron DeSantis commented on residents' reluctance to evacuate despite orders.
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