Gavin Newsom: “In California, where I'm from, we reject false choices. We…”

“And it goes something like this. You have to choose, choose between being fiscally disciplined and doing big things. Pick one they tell you, but you can't. You can't have both. In California, where I'm from, we reject false choices. We have one of the most progressive tax structures in America and our budget, it's balanced. Our rainy day reserves are full. And we think big, really big. Over the past eight years, we've built great things for the people of California.” (01:00–01:11)

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