PHOTO RELEASE: Senator Moody Welcomes Florida National Guardsmen to Nation’s Capital, Supports President’s Mission to Improve Public Safety

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Senator Ashley Moody today welcomed Florida National Guardsmen to her office in Washington D.C. The National Guardsmen are stationed in Washington, D.C. to fulfill President Trump's order to improve public safety. Senator Moody thanked the guardsmen for their service and welcomed them to the nation's capital.

"It was an honor to welcome Florida National Guardsmen to my office and thank them for their service to our state and nation. These brave men and women play a critical role in our efforts to keep our communities safe, and I'm proud to support them and the President's mission to strengthen public safety," said Senator Ashley Moody.

BACKGROUND:

• Senator Moody supports the rule of law and backs the President's efforts to increase public safety.
• The National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. has driven down crime rates, with carjackings down 83%, robberies down 46%, and overall violent crime down 22% according to one report. Following the deployment of federal troops to D.C., the city went 12 days without a single murder.
• Senator Moody fights for America's service members and veterans. Senator Moody was recently selected to serve on theSenate Committee on Armed Services.

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