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Ron DeSantis: “We sued the CDC and we ended up winning that lawsuit.”

Featuring: Ron DeSantis, Republican | Governor of Florida

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Governor DeSantis Speaks at U.S. Caribbean Maritime and Ports Forum in Miami Beach

Published | Video Starts at 01:09

We sued the cruise ships didn't even sue because they were scared of the federal government. They were scared, I think, of reprisal. So We sued the CDC and we ended up winning that lawsuit. and really help pave the way for the. For the cruise lines to get back and go. And it's an important part of. Of our economy. Obviously, it's an important part of tourism. (01:09–01:16)

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Asserts that Florida sued the CDC over cruise line shutdowns and won.

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