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Ron DeSantis: “New York City has 8 million people. We have 23 and a half…”

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Gov. Ron DeSantis Celebrates Progress On Traffic Congestion Relief Projects In Florida

Published | Video Starts at 05:21

And it's just sad that, you know, less than a quarter century after 9, 11, that city, same city, could potentially elect this guy. But it is what it is. But, you know, New York City has 8 million people. We have 23 and a half million people. Our budget's less than New York City's budget. They obviously have very difficult time making things work now with how things have gone in recent years. New York State, 19 and a half million people. (05:21–05:30)

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Asserts that Florida's budget is less than New York City's budget despite having a larger population.

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