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Rob Mercuri: “We can reopen schools and get the economy started again here…”

Featuring: Rob Mercuri, Republican | Former Candidate, U.S. House Pennsylvania, District 17

Battle To Succeed Turzai In The North HIlls

Published July 17, 2020 | Video Starts at 25:40

But that also that we have the freedom to exercise our economic activity and that, you know, We can reopen schools and get the economy started again here as we're working through this health crisis. Well, as you know, the race in the 28th district seems to have gotten a little hot and heavy lately. And in fact, I think some people might be surprised to know mailers have already gone out. (25:40–25:46)

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Asserts the need to reopen schools and restart the economy amid the health crisis.

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Rob Mercuri

“Speaker Terzai served for 20 years and represented every person and family in the district extremely well.”
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“He made sure that we had family sustaining jobs and industry that was alive and well.”
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“He made sure that our school districts were equipped with everything that they needed.”
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“Route 19 looks the way it does today because of his hard work.”
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“I went to West Point, where I learned leadership every day.”
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“I served our country, our great country, overseas in Iraq for two tours.”
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“I joined the private sector for about 10 years as well after the military.”
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“I helped banks in New York, kind of come back from the financial crisis.”
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“I joined PNC bank and had a lovely career with them.”
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“We need credible and we need qualified and we need passionate people serving in the public sector.”
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“I believe in the value of life, and I believe that we should honor life across all its phases.”
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“I am a Trump supporter. I am a fan of his policies.”
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“We should restart the economy and reopen the economy safely.”
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“We need clear guidance from our state government.”
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“In many cases that's what's been lacking is clear and consistent guidance.”
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“A House bill...would have reopened the economy with clear guidance about which sectors may and may not reopen.”
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“That was something that was advocated against by my opponent.”
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“Our livelihoods depend on our ability to restart our economy.”
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“I did reach out to Emily, my opponent, early on in the race after winning the primary.”
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“We don't always get to control the narrative.”
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“Turnout and making sure that we get everybody out to the polls or that folks vote by mail before November 3rd, that's going to be critical.”
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