Kristi Noem said "Let me tell you, my people are happy. They're happy because they're free." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 18, 2020

Let me tell you, my people are happy. They're happy because they're free.

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Republican · South Dakota

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Noem defends her stance against mask mandates, claiming her constituents value their freedom.

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