'As long as I'm governor ...': Abbott's resurfaced message to Indian community faces renewed scrutiny online

‘As long as I’m governor …’: Abbott’s resurfaced message to Indian community faces renewed scrutiny online


As more people become aware of the way the H-1B visa program is transforming Texas, many are turning to see what their leaders have to say about it.

Unfortunately, in the case of Texas, the answer is not what Americans might expect from a red state.

‘We will continue to celebrate Diwali here in the great state of Texas.’

In a resurfaced video clip, Governor Greg Abbott (R) can be heard giving a message to the “Indian community,” apparently around the time of Diwali.

“As long as I’m governor of this great state, Texas will be a land for the Indian community,” Abbott says in the clip.

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“We will

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