Nikki Haley Nimrata (Nikki) Haley'The soul' versus 'law and order' Author Ryan Girdusky: RNC worked best when highlighting 'regular people' as opposed to 'standard Republicans' GOP lobbyists pleasantly surprised by Republican convention MORE, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, on Tuesday endorsed term limits for members of Congress, amplifying a core goal of her recently launched policy group.

This is not about party. It is about good government. Term limits allow for true citizen government And results. We have them for the President and most governors, why not Congress? ❤️ https://t.co/Ubueq383Ny — Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) March 5, 2019

Haley quote-tweeted a message from her policy group, Stand for America, which announced upon its launch last week that term limits would be one of its main focuses, along with border security, American culture and socialism.

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Haley served one full term as South Carolina governor before leaving office during her second term to serve as U.N. ambassador for the Trump administration. South Carolina governors are limited to two consecutive terms.

President Trump Donald John TrumpOmar fires back at Trump over rally remarks: 'This is my country' Pelosi: Trump hurrying to fill SCOTUS seat so he can repeal ObamaCare Trump mocks Biden appearance, mask use ahead of first debate MORE has previously voiced support for implementing congressional term limits and pledged during the 2016 campaign to "drain the swamp." Newly elected members have typically shown support for the idea, but the push rarely gains traction with more senior lawmakers and party leadership.