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On the recordOctober 2, 2022
They actually give him a packet and, in that packet, included a map of Martha`s Vineyard. So, it was obvious that that`s where they were going. It`s all voluntary. I mean, these are voluntary transportation that they`re signing up for. The legislature gave me $12 million. We`re going to spend every penny of that to make sure that we`re protecting the people the state of Florida. These are just the beginning efforts --
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Ron DeSantis
Republican · Florida
Source
msnbc.com

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Ron DeSantis defends his actions regarding the transportation of migrants to Martha's Vineyard.

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