Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 4, 2025
This isn’t about playing defense. This is about going on offense for you — for your family, for your freedom and for your future … I wasn’t built to kiss the ring. I just wear one. I don’t answer to the establishment. I don’t owe those in the back room a single thing. I answer to the people. And the people, let me tell you, are fed up.
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Nancy Mace
Republican · South Carolina
Source
nbcnews.com
Aug 4, 2025

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Mace outlines her approach and commitment to the people during her campaign speech.

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