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John Cornyn: “We could anticipate further announcements after Labor Day…”

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EXTENDED INTERVIEW _ Senator John Cornyn_ _We need to get ready for the next hurricane

Published September 4, 2020 | Video Starts at 15:31

So when I was with the governor over in Beaumont and in Orange recently after Hurricane Laura, he indicated to me that We could anticipate further announcements after Labor Day [regarding reopening]. So I think, to me it's encouraging, but certainly no reason for complacency. But I know a lot of people have been hurt badly through no fault of their own, and would like to. (15:31–15:44)

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Asserts that further announcements about reopening Texas were expected after Labor Day.

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