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I've been watching this debate happening in the Indiana State Senate today about the future of redistricting in the state. It's kind of cresting at this moment. Uh really comes down to whether enough Senate Republicans decide they're going to flip from opposing redistricting to supporting it. Um it could mean two more seats uh going to House Republicans.
As I was watching it, this speech from one of the senators, one of the state senators, Republican who opposes redistricting, really caught my eye. Senator's name is Greg Good. You can watch it. Um, it just seemed like a really powerful moment. Thought I'd share with you. I hope you enjoy.
>> Members of this assemblage, we find ourselves forged in the political history of this great state. I'm a Christian first, then an American, then a conservative, then a Republican. In that order, I'm also a hooer through and through. I'm going to conclude here in a way that I often conclude other speeches when I'm out and about in the district with the following phrase. The free world is counting on the United States of America. Friends, the United States of America is counting on the state of Indiana.
When I usually say these words, I deliver them in the context of US national and economic security. Our state's greatest contributions to the United States priorities are nothing short than amazing. The life sciences, human and animal and plant health, micro electronics, quantum computing, advanced manufacturing, cyber security, cyber defense, cyber warfare, [snorts] US national economic security interests, and indeed the free world must have Indiana's contributions.
But today, our country and indeed the free world must have one equally important contribution. Who's your common sense? My vote on this legislation will reflect just that. Common sense. And I urge every member here today to embrace common sense when they cast their vote. And that other defining who's your trait that's near and dear to our hearts.