And it's going to be a representation based on the principles of East Texas, based on listening to our constituents and based on problem solving, like we've done here in Smith county, we over the past five years. The cornerstones of my political construct will always be faith, family and freedom. You can be assured that I will not stray from that from here on today. One of the many things I've learned, though, in my years of public service is that it's not for the weak. (16:41–16:48)
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Asserts that faith, family, and freedom are central to his political philosophy.
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