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Ron DeSantis: “They absolutely would need Congress. And so we're leading…”

Featuring: Ron DeSantis, Republican | Governor of Florida

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Published | Video Starts at 39:37

So I think what we did at the state level is protect Floridians against a unilateral action by either treasury or the Federal Reserve. They do not have the authority to do that. They absolutely would need Congress. And so we're leading the pushback. I think Texas is going to do it as well and some other states. And so look, this is part of our role. Federalism is about. (39:37–39:41)

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Asserts that Congress is required for implementing central bank digital currency, and Florida is leading opposition.

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