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Pete Hegseth: “We've seen crime rates plummet in the city [Washington…”

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Published | Video Starts at 09:02

And these National Guard soldiers from West Virginia were on patrol, but they were proud of what they were doing. They were excited to be in their nation's capital and securing it. We've seen crime rates plummet in the city [Washington, D.C.]. So whether it's Chicago or Baltimore or New Orleans, wherever it is, we'll be proud to partner with law enforcement that will partner with us. (09:02–09:06)

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Asserts that crime rates have decreased in Washington, D.C.

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