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James Lankford: “Commandant of the Coast Guard made this statement about the…”

Featuring: James Lankford, Republican | U.S. Senate, Oklahoma

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Lankford Speaks on Senate Floor Following End of DHS Shutdown and Prevent Government Shutdowns Act

Published | Video Starts at 07:03

We've got the commandant of the Coast Guard who came out and made a statement that was pretty bold for the commandant to be able to make. But he's dead on. Correct. Commandant of the Coast Guard made this statement about the ongoing shutdown right now of Homeland Security, including the United States Coast Guard. He said, it's more than a breach of trust. Our Coast Guard men and women, whether they're active duty, reserve military, civilians, they've stepped forward, taken an oath to protect and defend the Constitution. (07:03–07:12)

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