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Kristi Noem: I made a difficult choice. I think you're a mother too. And you have little kiddos. Would you make a choice between your…

On the recordMay 5, 2024
I made a difficult choice. I think you're a mother too. And you have little kiddos. Would you make a choice between your children or a dangerous animal?
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Kristi Noem
Republican · South Dakota

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Defending her decision regarding a dangerous dog in her memoir.

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