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Mayra Flores: “Most Americans right now don't even have $1,000 in their…”

Featuring: Mayra Flores, Republican | Former Candidate, U.S. House Texas, District 34

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District 34 Debate 1.

Published | Video Starts at 02:21

It was his policies that gave us more money in our pockets to be able to take care of our children and take care of our families. I believe that we need to put back in place those policies that worked. You're right. Most Americans right now don't even have $1,000 in their savings account. just in case, you know, of an emergency. It's important that we prioritize the needs of the American people and stop sending billions of dollars abroad while the American people right now are living paycheck to paycheck. (02:21–02:27)

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Asserts that most Americans currently lack $1,000 in savings.

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