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I am the constitutionally and legitimately elected sheriff, and I absolutely refuse to surrender my responsibility to the federal government.
Joe Arpaio
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Joe Arpaio
Age: 92
Born: 1932
Born: June 14
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Springfield
Massachusetts
Joseph M. Arpaio
Joseph Michael Arpaio
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We learn by our problems. We correct our deficiencies if there are any.
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