James Lankford: “There are a quarter million people, federal employees, that…”

“And now, decades later, and six children later, that proud family will now be the lead family to be able to serve to keep every family safe in the country. The responsibility in Homeland Security is dramatic. There's There are a quarter million people, federal employees, that work for the Department of Homeland Security. It's a massive operation and is incredibly important to our country. And I think he will be a terrific leader for it. He not only loves our country, he's passionate about security.” (01:25–01:30)

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