El Salvador is a critical partner for the United States. We have closely aligned interests. And I will say the job that President Bukele is doing here is truly extraordinary. Extraordinary. The success in terms of reducing crimes, reducing murders, and taking on gangs that were terrorizing the people of El Salvador [by President Bukele] is truly amazing. It is a demonstration of what leadership can do when you focus on the number one priority of keeping your citizens safe, protecting the men and women you were elected to represent. (00:55–01:08)
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Asserts that President Bukele has been successful in reducing crime and gang activity in El Salvador.
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