From the very first day I took office, our administration has waged the most successful war on crime in American history. Last year, the murder rate saw the single largest decline ever recorded, falling to the lowest level in 125 years. We've reduced the fentanyl coming across our border by 60%. From Washington to Memphis to New Orleans to our southern border, we are restoring law and order to America. (00:07–00:16)
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Asserts that the murder rate declined to its lowest level in 125 years last year.
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