Derrick Van Orden: “I will never apologize for protecting American citizens. I…”

“And if people are upset that I vigorously tried to defend American citizens, you know, I just don't. I don't understand how you can square that circle. So here's the deal. One of my campaign promises was this. I will never apologize for protecting American citizens. I will not do so. I will never apologize for protecting Israelis. The Jewish people have been persecuted since time immemorial. They've set up this country, They've consistently tried to make peace, and it's just not happening.” (04:04–04:14)

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