Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick spoke about the rise of COVID-19 in Texas and attributed the blame to the various communities in the area.
On Thursday, in an interview with the host Laura Ingraham of Fox News exhibit Ingraham Point, Patrick blamed Democratic Party And why the number of African-American communities in Lone Star State is so high.
“Most numbers are for people who have not been vaccinated, and Democrats like to blame Republicans On this point,” Patrick said. “Well, in most states, the largest group is African Americans who have not been vaccinated. Last time I checked that more than 90% of them voted for Democrats in their main cities and main counties, so Democrats must work like Republicans to get as many people as possible to vaccinate. “
At the end of his speech, Patrick said that he respected the rights of people who did not want to be vaccinated and would not be forced to vaccinate, but did not take any measures against the African-American community with a very large number of unvaccinated people. “
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On August 6, Patrick and Fox News Political commentator Dana Perino talked about the controversial mask-wearing regulations that are taking place in Texas and the harsh criticism of the Biden administration.
“I have six and will soon have seven grandchildren, four of whom are still in elementary school,” Patrick said. “I will not tell my son and my daughter-in-law how to treat their children wearing masks. I will not tell my daughter and son-in-law how to treat their children and their children.” Masks. It depends on my daughter and my son making decisions based on many factors. “
“So, if I’m not going to tell my son and daughter… why should I tell complete strangers outside? We have 5.5 million students in public schools… which is more than half the number of students in school. “I think there are people in every state. I will not tell parents in Texas that this is something you must do, and neither should the Department of Education or the Biden administration. “
Patrick finally said that the Biden administration should close the border to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
Governor Greg AbbottThose who recently tested positive for COVID-19 tried to force an administrative order to ban wearing masks in July.Thursday, Texas Supreme Court Reject Abbott’s request Block the restraining order against his injunction in Travis County. However, the court generally upheld Abbott’s order.
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