Gov. Tim Walz openly acknowledged his past mistakes regarding his statements about the Tiananmen Square massacre, calling himself a 'knucklehead' for misspeaking. He emphasized the significant impact his experiences in China had on his understanding of governance.
"I will be the first to tell you I have poured my heart into my community. I've tried to do the best I can, but I've not been perfect. And I'm a knucklehead at times." This shows Walz's humility and willingness to acknowledge his imperfections.
When addressing questions about his past misstatements, Walz clarified, "All I said on this was, is I got there that summer and misspoke on this. So I will just..." indicating his willingness to take responsibility.
He further highlighted his experiences in Hong Kong during the democracy protests, stating, "from that I learned a lot of what needed to be in governance," reflecting on how personal experiences can influence leadership.
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