Tulsi Gabbard: “They told me the same thing when I ran for Congress at 31.”

“But I knew that the most important qualification was my desire to serve, to have that positive impact in my community. So I didn't listen to any of them, and I ran and got elected at 21. They told me the same thing when I ran for Congress at 31. Tulsi, you're great. You got a bright future. It's not your time. Come back in 20 years.” (16:43–16:48)

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