You may remember I was your attorney general here for a long time during one of the most challenging times our nation had ever seen. And We fought fiercely against Washington to keep them out of our state, to keep our business open, our schools open, our churches open, and keep you from being locked in your homes. And it is so great now to be your newest United States senator, taking over for Marco Rubio. I have some big shoes to fill. (00:23–00:36)
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Asserts that efforts were made to keep businesses, schools, and churches open in Florida against federal pressure.
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