What do you say to that? That you're a career politician? I mean, you can make up a name for somebody. I'm just trying represent the people of Texas. I could have easily retired. But you know what? I felt like there was a need for Texas to replace somebody that's been here, has been in office for over four decades, has been in … (01:05–01:07)
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Asserts that he had the option to retire but chose to continue serving.
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