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Greg Abbott: “We believe in freedom over fear.”

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott Endorses Republican Candidates During Rally In Allen, Texas

Published February 18, 2026 | Video Starts at 30:55

We have to hold fast to that culture, bind it together, and never let loose of it. We are a state that believes in God over government. Right? We believe in freedom over fear. We believe in something that not all states believe in. We believe in the inherent greatness of what it means to be a Texan. (30:55–30:58)

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“We delivered the most conservative victories ever.”
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“I'm going to win Collin county again this election cycle.”
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