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Beto O'Rourke: “While the people of Texas generally distinguish themselves by how friendly they are, I think the people here in Lubbock…”

On the recordNovember 16, 2017
While the people of Texas generally distinguish themselves by how friendly they are, I think the people here in Lubbock really take the cake.
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Beto O'Rourke
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

O'Rourke expresses gratitude for the warm welcome in Lubbock.

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