Chapter 208

“Sir, to millions of people, I am ‘The Lady in Red.’ That’s become my trademark. I’ve been wearing red long before I was elected to Congress, and shall continue to do so long after I leave these hallowed halls. But thank you for noticing,” added Gwen with another smile.

“So you see nothing wrong with wearing red to these hearings, or whenever you’re engaged in Congressional activities?” persisted Daniels.

“Truthfully, questions about the color of my wardrobe seem incredibly senseless to me. I was elected to serve my constituents, and I have done that to the very best of my ability. The gentleman to my left serves in the U.S. Navy. He has shed blood to protect Americans and to serve his country. There are thousands more that have done the same outside this building right now. Wearing whatever color I choose is a right I enjoy because of the efforts and sacrifices of so many veterans and active military. I will not apologize to anyone for exercising that freedom.”

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