Kristi Noem

"He will not be advising the Governor in regard to the campaign or official office."

"We will defend our people."

Many pro-life activists have since pointed out that this law makes Texas the most pro-life state in America.

"It's shocking to me that he continues to pick on Republican governors, people who love their freedoms, and he ignores what's happening at the border."

"These ideas are un-American."

"Now I'm not picking fights with Republican governors."

"The Biden Administration has failed to keep America safe."

"Our belief is truly that it was political."

"Rules for thee but not for me."

"It’s all political and punitive, and it's ridiculous."

"We're suing them to get the fireworks back."

"South Dakota won't be taking any illegal immigrants."

"I will be working with legislative leaders to schedule a special legislative session in late May or early June. The special session will address this important issue."

"Well, that's not true, Tucker."

Noem, a Republican, announced her "Defend Title IX Now" effort three days after coming under fire from both sides of the political aisle for rejecting a bill that would ban ...

"I have become concerned that this bill’s vague and overly broad language could have significant unintended consequences."

"I'm excited to sign this bill very soon."

Here's a look at exactly who leads that field as it begins to take shape.

"I'm sure that, you know, you can get a standing ovation by saying I'm wrong."

"I think unfortunately this poll is probably going to trigger a lot of the media again."