There were a lot of students and young people, families in Florida that had like a 20 year old college student over there. And so obviously Florida sprung into action. And so I authorize rescues and boats and flights and all these other things. And I was calling the shots from this desk at that time. You immediately go over to Israel yourself personally, and you're on the ground rescuing people and bringing them to safety. (29:03–29:09)
CLAIM
Asserts that Ron DeSantis authorized rescue operations involving boats and flights.
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