On the recordFebruary 24, 2020
No. In fact, they are expressing -- no, they're engaging in wishful thinking. Notice that people who are saying everything is OK are the political people.
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transcripts.cnn.comMazie Hirono: “No. In fact, they are expressing -- no, they're engaging in wishful thinking. Notice that people who are saying…”
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Senator Hirono criticizes the administration's optimistic statements about the coronavirus, suggesting they are not taking the threat seriously.
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