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Video: In Flint, Michigan, Gov. Snyder Refuses to Say If He Would Pay for Contaminated Water

HeadlineJan 12, 2016

Meanwhile, Michigan Governor Rick Snyder faced intense questioning in another Michigan city—Flint—over the poisoning of the city’s water. Residents have reported lasting health impacts after an unelected emergency manager appointed by Governor Snyder switched the city’s water source to the long-polluted Flint River in a bid to save money. Under questioning by reporters Monday, Snyder refused to say whether it’s fair for residents to continue to pay for the poisoned water.

Dave Bondy: “If you had contaminated water coming from your tap at home, should you have to pay for it?”

Gov. Rick Snyder: “Again, that’s one of the questions that we’ll be reviewing. Our focus right now is”—

Dave Bondy: “No, the question is: Should—the question is: Should you be paying for contaminated water…”

Gov. Rick Snyder: “The issue”—

Dave Bondy: “…if it came out of your tap?”

Gov. Rick Snyder: “We’re addressing the immediate issue now, which is making sure people have water filters and other resources.”

Dave Bondy: “You’re not answering my question, sir.”

Gov. Rick Snyder: “I’m answering your questions.”

Dave Bondy: “You’re answering someone’s question, but not mine.”

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