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Pete Sessions: “South Dakota has always long been a bellwether of the needs…”

Featuring: Pete Sessions, Republican | U.S. House Texas, 17th Congressional District

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Published January 17, 2026 | Video Starts at 29:57

And as a 33 year member of the Texas Farm Bureau, we sprung into action to see what we could do to help There, South Dakota has always long been a bellwether of the needs of this nation for providing men and women to our United States military and armed forces. You have always produced men and women of character who served in this position. And I want you to know that it is out of this respect that I intend to make sure. (29:57–30:10)

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Asserts that South Dakota is a key state for providing military personnel.

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