“There was not a single suggestion by anyone, a doctor, a scientist, a political figure that we needed to cancel Mardi Gras,” Louisiana Gov. Bel Edwards says. “Rather than look back, I am focused on today and going forward” #CNNSOTU

“There was not a single suggestion by anyone, a doctor, a scientist, a political figure that we needed to cancel Mardi Gras,” Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards says. “Rather than look back, I am focused on today and going forward” (corrects spelling of Edwards’ name)