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Mike Garcia: “Patriots are not compelled to trust their government.”

Featuring: Mike Garcia, Republican | Former U.S. House, California, District 27

Mike Garcia Confronts AG Merrick Garland About 'Equity'

Published April 4, 2023 | Video Starts at 04:36

And I want to be clear. I'm not questioning your patriotism, sir. I respect your service. I appreciate your service. What I'm trying to impart is that Patriots are not compelled to trust their government. Absolutely not. Citizens that we work for want us to earn that trust from them. And I completely agree with that. (04:36–04:40)

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