But I'm just telling you that my job, what we're doing right here is we're trying to maintain the institution, maintain the rule of law and law and order. And I think that's a first order of business for government. I think you could say that's the most important role of government, is to keep the people safe. From a national security perspective and a domestic security perspective, inside our cities and states, we got to get the job done. (13:48–13:54)
CLAIM
Asserts that the primary role of government is to ensure public safety.
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