Sure. Are the deployments to cities such as Baltimore and Chicago how the White House plans to fight crime? You know, it's an interesting question. I think The President has the legal authority to deploy the National Guard to fight crime. And obviously we're going to do things that are in compliance with the legal processes of our country. (04:21–04:26)
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