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Jared Polis: “The governor can call up the National Guard in the time of a…”

Featuring: Jared Polis, Democratic | Governor of Colorado

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Governor-Elect Jared Polis Discusses Colorado's Political Landscape and Future Challenges

Published | Video Starts at 07:25

And even as recently as a week or two ago, I think there were several deployed overseas. But no, look it, The governor can call up the National Guard in the time of a state emergency. But in terms of responding to a call up order from the president, it would have to be reality based for me to play my role as governor. (07:25–07:30)

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Asserts that the governor has the authority to call up the National Guard during a state emergency.

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