The National Guard leaders are very, very influential because the National Guard leader is usually personally close to the governor, and the governor will pick up the phone and call if there's a problem. And politically, … The National Guard shows up with generators, water, food tents, and medical supplies when things go really bad in your neighborhood. … with medical. And that's a good thing because it shows. What I don't like is what's happening in Los Angeles where they're patrolling streets, right, that you don't want. (58:02–58:12)
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Asserts that the National Guard provides essential services during local emergencies.
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