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Sebastian Gorka: “I don't believe that the federal government is the answer…”

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Published | Video Starts at 09:23

And you're talking about giving people off ramps, which seems like it would require assessing threats. That's funding for assessing threats. Should that have another look at it so that it could be reinstated for assessing threats? I. I don't believe that the federal government is the answer for mental health issues. Okay, what about for assessing threats? You're in the business of. Can I finish my answer, please? Can I. Can I finish my answer? If we want to look for solutions, I believe in subsidiarity. (09:23–09:30)

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Asserts that the federal government should not be responsible for addressing mental health issues.

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