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Julian Castro: No, I don't, Joy. And I think a lot of Americans don't understand why in the world elected officials whose first charge…

On the recordNovember 17, 2020
No, I don't, Joy. And I think a lot of Americans don't understand why in the world elected officials whose first charge is and ought to be to ensure that they keep -- help keep the people that they represent safe and healthy and able at least to get by don't do everything possible to make sure that we protect the public health.
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Julian Castro
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Castro criticizes elected officials for not prioritizing public health during the COVID crisis.

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