The gentleman fails to understand that the deployment of the D.C. National Guard would have to take place no matter who controls the National Guard, whether the President or the mayor. If the mayor controls the National Guard, she would have to deploy it. She would have to make sure the National Guard is ready to proceed. So the gentleman's objection would have no merit. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
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