Tillis: Politicians who let office define identity govern out of self-preservation
Tom Tillis · Critical Capital: Senator Tillis' case for "all-of-the-above" energy · Aug 11, 2026 · at 29:55
Outgoing North Carolina Senator Tom Tillis shares parting advice with Alfred Johnson regarding political courage and independent governance in Congress.
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“My advice to the folks up here, don't let this place trick you into thinking what you do is who you are, because if you are, you will invariably make decisions that could be only here to preserve your identity, because this is who you think you are, and don't forget where you got elected, don't forget what your priorities were, and don't give a shit about threats From anybody, because this is just another job, and if you're worth anything, you can find the next one.”
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