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On the recordFebruary 1, 2017
My commitment is not to the Republican Party or to the leadership, my commitment is to my three children that they will have a safe, strong and free America to live in.
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Jodey Arrington
Republican · Texas

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Emphasizes commitment to future generations over party loyalty.

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