Since 2019, we in the state of Florida have invested more than a billion dollars in cancer research and treatment. And That's an increase of funding for cancer programs by 114% prior to me taking office. This year alone, Florida has committed nearly $218 million to cancer research through three different initiatives that are transforming how we prevent, detect and treat this disease. (01:43–01:51)
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Asserts that funding for cancer programs increased by 114% since Ron DeSantis took office.
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