You want to explain the delay? You know, look, people love to play politics. I was overseas on a family vacation when this happened. I was on the phone with Texas Governor Greg Abbott. I was on the phone with Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick. I was on the phone with Nim Kim Kidd, who is the head of the Texas Emergency Management. I called President Trump And I said, Mr. President, this is still early in the crisis that's unfolding. (05:48–05:54)
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Asserts that he communicated with Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick during the crisis.
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