Tulsi Gabbard: “I have dedicated almost my entire adult life to protecting…”

“I want to let your viewers know exactly who I am. All right, set the record straight. I am a patriot. I love our country. I am a strong and intelligent woman of color. And I have dedicated almost my entire adult life to protecting the safety, security, and the freedom of all Americans in this country. It was the attacks on 9 11. You and other people continue to spread these innuendos that have nothing to do with who I am.” (00:51–01:01)

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