ICYMI: Allred Talks Christian Faith, Baylor and Commitment to Service in Baptist News Global Interview
“My Christian values inspire me to fight for a future where seniors can afford their medications, women can make their own health care decisions alongside their families, faith and doctors, and our border is not only secure but reflective of our values as Texans”
DALLAS – In a Q&A interview published yesterday in Baptist News Global, Congressman Colin Allred discussed his faith and background as a fourth-generation Texan who attended Baylor University – and how those values and community taught him the importance of leadership, service and bringing Texans together.
Key Excerpts:
- My time at Baylor deepened my faith and my commitment to Texas and giving back. As the captain of the Baylor football team, I learned how to bring folks from all backgrounds together toward a common goal and that we can do big things when we work together. That’s something I don’t think Ted Cruz understands. He thinks Texans are small and scared. He wants to divide us. I see us all as Texans first.”
- Like many Texans, I am proud to be Christian and American. But I also believe we deserve a senator who is committed to representing all Texans — regardless of religion. Texas is one of the most religiously diverse states in the Union, and I will be a senator who listens to Texans no matter their background.
- My Christian values inspire me to fight for a future where seniors can afford their medications, women can make their own health care decisions alongside their families, faith and doctors, and our border is not only secure but reflective of our values as Texans. Ted Cruz and the Christian nationalist movement fight for a future that simply does not include or care about many Texans.
- I understand we have so much more as Texans that unites us than divides us and will serve with that in mind in the Senate. It’s something Ted Cruz will never understand.
- The Texans I meet across our great state who share their stories with me bring me so much hope for our future as a state, and for my boys’ future…
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