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Joe Biden: “Milwaukee county [is] the healthiest county in the state of…”

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Joe Biden in Milwaukee

Published October 8, 2024 | Video Starts at 00:05

For everyone who lives, works and visits Milwaukee. And together, let's keep working towards making. Milwaukee county [is] the healthiest county in the state of Wisconsin. Thank you Joe Biden. And thank you all for being here. God bless you all. Please welcome EPA administrator Michael Regan. Alright, good afternoon everyone. (00:05–00:09)

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Asserts that Milwaukee County is the healthiest county in Wisconsin.

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