And mayors, governors, should do their utmost to defend against not just violent crime, but also quality of life violations like shoplifting or open air drug use. I'm not contesting that. What I am contesting is The use of the United States military for domestic law enforcement cuts against a 500-year tradition. that actually predates the United States. I represent greater Boston. We're coming up on our 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. (01:41–01:52)
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