Kathy Hochul: “I've been doing this since August of 21.”

“I'm focused on those. But this is not an intentional strategy in 2025 to say we, we don't need the National Guard. I've been doing this since August of 21. So this is the culmination of all those years of work and investment and focus, laser focus. I mean, because I said my number one priority is public safety and working with the individuals behind me in communities all over New York.” (14:12–14:15)

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