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Tan Parker: “Vaccines are being approved very rapidly here in the US.”

Featuring: Tan Parker, Republican | Texas State Senate, District 12

Interview with Texas State Representative Tan Parker on Legislation and 'Making Government Work'

Published December 11, 2020 | Video Starts at 18:05

And I just want everybody to know that we are close, I believe, to rebounding and turning this corner. Now with the great news, literally today that these Vaccines are being approved very rapidly here in the US. we're going to have access to them here in Texas, and it will make a huge difference. So I just want to thank you, Bob, for giving me the opportunity and the privilege and honor of representing Texas. (18:05–18:09)

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Asserts that COVID-19 vaccines are being approved quickly in the United States.

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