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Ron DeSantis: “We now have the lowest per capita debt of any state of the…”

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Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Accept William F. Buckley Jr. Prize

Published | Video Starts at 14:55

If you look at what we've done in the state of Florida State for 180 years, take all the debt that the state government has accumulated over that time just since I've been governor, we've paid off almost 50% of the state's historical debt. We now have the lowest per capita debt of any state of the country. Economy. We are now ranked three years in a row by CNBC, the number one economy amongst all 50 states. Trust me, CNBC would not want to rank Florida 1 if they can help it. (14:55–14:59)

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