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“This is something - we have to have the best defensive capabilities. We need to coordinate all of our efforts with the private sector. We need to give them liability relief so that we can do that.”

Quote by Jeb Bush

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Jeb Bush
Jeb Bush

Jeb Bush is an American politician who served as the Governor of Florida. Born on February 11, 1953, in Massachusetts, he is the son of former President George H.W. Bush and the brother of former President George W. Bush. During his political career, Bush focused on education reform and pushed for educational improvements in Florida. He has a conservative political stance and is concerned with economic and tax policies. more

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