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Trent Franks: “Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. You know, Mr. Chairman, to paraphrase the poet, we sleep safe in our beds at night…”

On the recordMay 18, 2015
Well, thank you, Mr. Chairman. You know, Mr. Chairman, to paraphrase the poet, we sleep safe in our beds at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would do us harm.
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Trent Franks
Arizona

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Franks highlights the necessity of strong law enforcement for public safety.

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