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Beto O'Rourke: “Whatever you call it, it is going to kill people. And this is in a state that`s already lost 44,000 people due to the…”

On the recordMarch 3, 2021
Whatever you call it, it is going to kill people. And this is in a state that`s already lost 44,000 people due to the ineptitude of our governor failing to meet the moment and the challenge and to follow the best public health advice.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas
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msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

O`Rourke condemns Governor Abbott's decision to lift the mask mandate, highlighting the potential consequences for public health in Texas.

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