Markwayne Mullin: “We get to protect the homeland.”

“And I know morale has taken a absolute tank, and I hate it, because our attitude reflects everyday sacrifice that we get to truly show the American people because we have the greatest gift in the world. We get to protect the homeland. You know, we're. We're here to celebrate, you know, the ultimate. Thank you. We're here to celebrate the ultimate sacrifice that law enforcement agency or agents paid on our behalf.” (00:39–00:41)

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