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Phil Murphy

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Phil Murphy is an American politician and businessman serving as the 56th governor of New Jersey since January 16, 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, Murphy has focused on issues such as economic growth, education, and healthcare during his tenure. He has advocated for progressive policies, including raising the minimum wage and expanding access to healthcare. Murphy's administration has also addressed challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the state's economy.

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Mar 15, 2020

Listen, we've got an extraordinary state. And we've got as big a heart as any state in America. There's a lot of anxiety, understandably, and our job is to be straight with people, to make sure they know we're going to get through this…

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Mar 15, 2020

We've got to break the back of this curve. We've got to flatten it. If we do that, we take pressure off our health care system. While this may be painful, the alternative is a lot more painful.

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Mar 15, 2020

We need boots on the ground. That's part of the reason we called up the National Guard.

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Jun 25, 2018

We simply don't need to risk the health and vitality of our coastal communities for the sake of putting more fossil fuels into our energy mix.

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Jun 25, 2018

By abandoning our friend and allies, we have ceded our leadership on climate action and clean technology development.

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Jun 25, 2018

Now, President Trump also made a foolish decision by announcing his intention to withdraw from the Paris Climate agreement.

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Jun 25, 2018

The Jersey shore where I live is a priceless national treasure that is an engine for our tourism industry.

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