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Gavin Newsom: “We're the fifth largest economy in the world.”

Featuring: Gavin Newsom, Democratic | Governor of California

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Interview with Governor Gavin Newsom on California's Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Tariffs

Published | Video Starts at 16:36

We have more scientists, engineers, more Nobel laureates, more researchers than any state in America. We convey more talent than any state in America. In the UC, CSUs and community college, We're the fifth largest economy in the world. 18% of the world's R and D emanates from California. More unicorn companies. Those are private companies worth over a billion dollars. (16:36–16:38)

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