VESTAVIA — Ahead of a CoachSafely Foundation fundraiser event at the Vestavia Country Club on Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) said he wouldn't hesitate to deploy the National Guard to the likes of Montgomery or Birmingham as governor to combat crime if necessary.

Tuberville said if there were problems in the state's major cities, sending the National Guard "would be one of the first things" he'd do to assist local law enforcement.

"Obviously, it depends. You know, that's a year and a half away, and hopefully things are better," Tuberville replied when asked what he would do if elected governor. "We have problems in a lot of areas in this state, and if you have a great family and a great education and are having a great life, but don't have safe streets and neighborhoods,

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