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Kristi Noem: Sir, because you’re gonna have to have somebody who’s tough enough to do it.

On the recordSeptember 17, 2025
Sir, because you’re gonna have to have somebody who’s tough enough to do it.
Said by
Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota
Source
nypost.com
Sep 17, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Noem explains her reasoning for wanting to be part of Trump's Cabinet during their conversation.

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