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Adam Kinzinger: “If we are going to ask Americans to be willing to die in service to our country, we as leaders must at least be willing…”

On the recordJune 22, 2022
If we are going to ask Americans to be willing to die in service to our country, we as leaders must at least be willing to sacrifice our political careers when integrity and our oath requires it.
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Adam Kinzinger
Republican · Illinois

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Kinzinger emphasizes the importance of integrity and sacrifice in leadership.

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