Gavin Newsom: “I can't tell you how many events I had with both of them in…”

“You thought it was that determinative, these two individuals, these brands and what they represent historically and iconically, both, interestingly, two people that are best known for their environmental stewardship. They were Democrats for decades, Governor Newsom. They were dead, by the way. I can't tell you how many events I had with both of them in San Francisco as mayor of the city talking about environmental stewardship, climate change, and issues related to low carbon green growth and electric vehicle transition. What he did in Lancaster county with the Amish was, you know, to quote him, because he says he's on the spectrum. Okay, it was on the spectrum. Beautiful.” (43:11–43:24)

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