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Derrick Van Orden: “The vast majority of police officers unquestionably are just…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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Congressional hopeful Derrick Van Orden hosts "Back the Blue" rally

Published | Video Starts at 00:32

I'm an American citizen. The police are in charge of where I live. I want them to be good. And The vast majority of police officers unquestionably are just wonderful human beings that are trying to serve their communities and our nation. People chanted Back the Blue and wave signs that match the slogan on the sidewalk off of J Street, right in front of incoming Congressman Ron Kind's office. (00:32–00:41)

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Asserts that the majority of police officers are good and serve their communities and nation.

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