Hakeem Jeffries: “These violent felons have been released back into…”

“I'm just thankful for our state and local law enforcement partners for the work that they continue to do each and every day on behalf of the American people. But they've been put in a situation all across the nation where These violent felons have been released back into communities and many of whom have already reoffended. And that's a shame. Yeah. It's a serious, serious development. I want you to stay safe. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of the House of Representatives, thanks so much for joining us.” (08:36–08:43)

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