We have 3 or 4 million more residents than New York State does, yet our budget's 117 billion. Their budget's $268 billion. We have the lowest per capita tax in the country. We've paid off just since I've been governor, 52% of our state's debt. And we have a smaller government today than the day I took office. See, it can be done. (02:57–03:04)
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Asserts that Florida has paid off 52% of its state debt since DeSantis became governor.
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