… himself, and that they are expecting their representatives to fulfill that role as somebody who's going to look out for their constituents first as opposed to just being a follower. Texas has a long history of independent leaders who actually look out for our state. and who, if you come to a Texan, you'll know that regardless of party affiliation, their first loyalty is going to be to Texas. And we've just gotten so far away from that. (17:18–17:24)
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Asserts that Texas historically has had leaders who prioritize the state's interests.
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