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Markwayne Mullin: “In New York State on top of that, 15,000. We have 27,000…”

Featuring: Markwayne Mullin, Republican | U.S. Senate, Oklahoma

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… individuals that have been convicted of crimes and that are about ready to be released out of jail. This is in New York City alone. Zero have been honored. And In New York State on top of that, 15,000. We have 27,000 detainers out. Now, those 27,000 retainers, it represents 41,000 crimes. And every one of these individuals are in prison. So they've been convicted and they're about ready to be released back onto our streets. (01:21–01:31)

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