Drawling statesman! (5)

I believe the answer is:

texan

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'drawling statesman' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for texan that I've seen before include "Native of Dallas, say" , "One from SW USA" , "One from south-west USA" , "Eg, native of Dallas" , "Inhabitant of Dallas?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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