Mayra Flores: “Why can't they come here and invest and bring good $20 an…”

“I want to promote, I want to show off our district. I want people to come invest in this area. We have the ingredients to be successful. Why not? Why can't they come here and invest and bring good $20 an hour jobs, $25 an hour of jobs, $30 an hour jobs and transform Texas District 34. That shouldn't be political. Me wanting good paying jobs and to see prosperity in this area and less people on government assistance. Because I'm for government assistance, but I want to get people out of.” (23:58–24:08)

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