“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

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On the recordMarch 29, 2017
I just want the facts. I want the truth, that's why I've been wanting an independent commission as well as a special prosecutor, who kind of keep the politics out of it.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas
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Begala advocates for an independent investigation to ensure the truth is uncovered.

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