Republican Ron DeSantis delivers a victory speech after winning re-election for Florida governor, defeating Charlie Crist.
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RON DESANTIS: We had to deal with attacks. We took the blows. We have weathered the storms. But we held on. We didn’t flinch. We had the conviction to lead us. And we had the courage to lead. We have made commitments.
[CHEERING AND APPLAUSE]
We made promises to the people of Florida. And we kept those promises.
[CHEERING AND APPLAUSE]
And so today, after four years, the people have passed their verdict. Freedom is here to stay!
[CHEERING AND APPLAUSE]
AUDIENCE: (CHANTING) USA! UNITED STATES! UNITED STATES! UNITED STATES!
RON DESANTIS: Thank you very much. Thank you.
Now, thanks to the overwhelming support of the people of Florida, we have not only won the election, we have rewritten the political map.
[CHEERING AND APPLAUSE]
Thank you for honoring us with a victory for centuries.
[CHEERING AND APPLAUSE]
