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RAMASWAMY: "They dug up the age of 18. I was asking out Sharpton a question and didn’t come out of the birth canal spouting Republican talking points. I came to my views based on my experience. I was CEO who like so many ceos was browbeaten into making statements on behalf of black lives matter after George Floyd died. among ceos in America I was unique say and I refused to do it. business should stay out of politics, focus on profits. that ultimately led me to a journey that caused me to arrive at pro-American views that I espoused today. that’s where my convictions are deeper than a standard politician who will recite a slogan by their super pac, that’s not me. and independent patriot who speaks the truth. that’s why I have been clear."