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  • 5 months ago
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touts President Trump's crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., during visit to Union Station's Shake Shack.
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00:00Thank you, Mr. Vice President. I'll just start by saying yes and amen to everything you said.
00:05The American people, the residents of D.C. deserve a safe and beautiful city.
00:09That's our mission. That's what every one of these captains, lieutenants, staff sergeants, sergeants, specialists, privates,
00:16they're here because they're patriots who serve the country and believe we deserve a beautiful, safe capital.
00:23And when I talk to all of these people, and we've all had a chance to talk to them, they're proud of this mission.
00:26They're proud to be a part of making sure law and all is established here again.
00:32The resourcing will definitely be important in our law enforcement department.
00:35So the National Guard, the Defense Department, is proud to be standing with you, I'm the President,
00:40and ensuring we have a safe capital that is beautiful and that residents can come visit.
00:46And we're committed to this mission just like we're on the southern border and in Los Angeles.
00:50Our law enforcement officers deserve to be able to do their job safely.
00:53And American citizens, putting American citizens in our country first is something President Trump has emphasized from the beginning.
01:00So thank you to these troops.
01:02I know I always liked the cheeseburger when I was in New York home, so hopefully we could deliver a few of those.
01:07It's an honor to be here with you, and I'll say a few things.
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