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Tim Walz: “The government can get out of the way, allow people to make…”

Featuring: Tim Walz, Democratic | Governor of Minnesota

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Governor Walz signs 'Grandparents Happy Hour' bill

Published | Video Starts at 00:12

You have earned the right to make your own choices on these. And sometimes in the best intentions, we get in the way of things. And this is one of those cases. The government can get out of the way, allow people to make their choices and do this right. So I'm really grateful for that. I'm happy to celebrate the signing of the Grandparents Happy Hour Law. This is such a meaningful moment for all of us. (00:12–00:17)

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Asserts that the government can allow people to make their own choices by stepping aside.

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