Are you prepared to authorize DHS to use drones and also to authorize military forces to detain or arrest American citizens? Senator, Every authorization we've provided the National Guard and the Marines in Los Angeles is under the authority of the President. United States is lawful and constitutional. They are assisting in. In defending. So the answer is law enforcement officers. So the answer is yes. Facilities. So the answer is yes. (47:00–47:07)
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Asserts that National Guard and Marine authorizations in Los Angeles are under presidential authority.
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