Kristi Noem actually said...

I don't want to approach a policy or a mandate just looking to make people feel good. I want to do good.

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

If folks want to wear a mask, they should be free to do so. Similarly, those who don't want to wear a mask shouldn't be shamed into wearing ...

Those who don't want to wear a mask shouldn't be shamed into wearing one, and government shouldn't mandate it. We need to respect each other...