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Wesley Hunt: “I think the way that we responded to this is, is a bit…”

Featuring: Wesley Hunt, Republican | U.S. House, Texas, District 38

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Published | Video Starts at 20:07

It is not. Also not good for 70 year old people to get the flu. It's not, not good for them to get anything. It's not. I think the way that we responded to this is, is a bit overkill because I think there is a way for us to make sure that we keep the people who are at risk to get this virus and could potentially die from it. Like my parents who are alive and well. 71, 72 years old. They should probably stay home. Yes. Stay home, wear a mask, keep away from people. You know, and the beautiful thing about today is we do have, well, at least here we have this rapid response test at the studio. (20:07–20:24)

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Asserts that the response to COVID-19 is overkill and suggests that at-risk individuals should stay home.

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