Markwayne Mullin: “Those 27,000 retainers, it represents 41,000 crimes.”

“This is in New York City alone. Zero have been honored. And 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.” (01:31–01:36)

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