On the recordJanuary 20, 2025
What separates us from a third world country is a -- is that we enforce the law and we respect the law.
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transcripts.cnn.comWhat separates us from a third world country is a -- is that we enforce the law and we respect the law.
Mullin emphasizes the importance of law enforcement in distinguishing the U.S. from less stable nations.
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