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Dusty Johnson: “The National Guard primarily exists as a federal resource to…”

Featuring: Dusty Johnson, Republican | U.S. House, South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District

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Published | Video Starts at 18:52

If we don't figure out a better way, we're going to go bankrupt. Tell me how you would use the National Guard as governor of South Dakota. What's their primary role? Clinton The National Guard primarily exists as a federal resource to keep our country safe. It is this incredible, as you know better than I do. Laurie, you served in uniform. I haven't. Because we've got these incredibly well trained and dedicated folks. (18:52–18:58)

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Asserts that the primary role of the National Guard is as a federal resource for national safety.

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