Let's start with opening statements. Mr. Alfonso, you're first. The Democratic Socialists of America just celebrated a milestone. 120,000 members the same day that we celebrated 250 years of independence. Their candidates have also seen massive success all across the country, including right here in Wisconsin with the leading candidate for governor, Francesca Hong. Let's call this what it is. This isn't socialism. This is communism. And I know a little something about communism. My grandparents came to this country from Cuba. (01:04–01:13)
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