DeSantis Campaign Press Release - ICYMI: Ron DeSantis on Fox News' One Nation with Brian Kilmeade

"We're going to get vets the help that they need that will help reduce the veteran suicide rate and will help vets live productive lives."

Des Moines, IA - Ron DeSantis joined Brian Kilmeade for an interview on Fox News' One Nation that aired yesterday. The highlights are below.

Watch the full interview HERE.

On his plan to support veterans as president:

It's been a phenomenal response. People, vets appreciate having a vet in the race. But also, they appreciate my commitment to helping the vets on some of these key issues, particularly with mental health, because we're good at identifying the physical wounds of war and helping vets who have those, but we haven't been as good on the invisible wounds of war. We're going to mobilize resources throughout society. We're not going to get bogged down in bureaucracy, we're going to get vets the help that they need that will help reduce the veteran suicide rate and will help vets live productive lives.

On his upcoming debate with Gavin Newsom:

We also have on Fox, the Gavin Newsom debate on November 30. And I think that's going to be a good opportunity for us because ultimately, what California is doing is what the Democrats want to do for the whole country. I think that would just accelerate the decline of America, whereas what Florida has done and the success we have really shows a way to reverse the decline of the country and usher in a revival for America. So I'm looking forward to that one as well.

On doing what's right and not being beholden to anyone:

I think that my message is the same that I've done. Ever since I've been in office, it's about fighting for people. It's about winning for Americans and their families. It's about leading this country's comeback. And we're going to be bold, we're going to be strong. I believe in Reagan's old adage that we govern in bold colors, not pale pastels. But ultimately, when you're in this business, you just got to do what you think is right. You got to be able to look in the mirror, and know that you did what you thought was right, for the right reason. I know that different donors have different views. And that's fine. And my view has always been do what you think is right, let the chips fall where they may. Some people will like it, some may not. But I don't think you can contort yourself into a pretzel to try to please somebody or another. I think you just got to be who you are.