And next, I would like to introduce Senator Marsha Blackburn, who before I even took office as Attorney General, was calling me constantly about making Memphis safe. So was Senator Bill Haggerty. And thanks to that, our director, Our FBI Director, Cash Patel, came in and did a basically a mini surge, working with our chief, our great chief and our great sheriff here to get the numbers down before the official Memphis surge took place. So, Senator Blackburn, thank you for your tireless partnership and in fighting to keep Memphis safe. Thank you, General Bundy. And indeed, Senator Haggerty and I were on this before they were sworn in. (12:29–12:43)
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