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Jodey Arrington: I am very proud of it because I really--you know, it is very much a, sort of, west Texas principle that, you know, you…

On the recordMay 22, 2018
I am very proud of it because I really--you know, it is very much a, sort of, west Texas principle that, you know, you wouldn't ask something from somebody, especially something so great as to be willing to sacrifice your life on the front end, and make sure that they had the support to do what you are asking them on the front end, and then, just kind of, when they are--when you have gotten what you want out them, what you needed out them, you just kind of, 'Thanks,' and send them off along their way.
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Jodey Arrington
Republican · Texas

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Arrington emphasizes the importance of supporting veterans after their service.

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