Quote by Molly Ivins

Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be president of the United States, please pay attention.

Next time I tell you someone from Texas should not be presid

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker believes a person from Texas should not hold the position of the President of the United States. The speaker emphasizes the importance of their statement, urging the listener to take it seriously in the future. The underlying message implies that the speaker perceives a person's Texan background as a disqualification for the presidency, potentially questioning their competence or suitability for the role.

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