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Jay Inslee: “We made a valued decision that saving lives was our first priority, and it should remain unwavering.”

On the recordJanuary 19, 2022
We made a valued decision that saving lives was our first priority, and it should remain unwavering.
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Jay Inslee
Democratic · Washington

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Inslee asserts that prioritizing life-saving measures is crucial.

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