Hi, everyone. It is 4 o'clock here in New York. I'm Alicia Menendez, in for Nicole Wallace.

A message of steely defiance and determination today from someone at the top of Donald Trump's enemies list.

New York Attorney General Tish James pleading not guilty to charges of mortgage fraud

at her arraignment today and expressing total confidence that she will prevail in the case.

Just watch.

This is about all of us and about a justice system which has been weaponized.

A justice system which has been used as a tool of revenge.

This justice system which has been used as a tool of revenge.

And a weapon against those individuals who simply did their job and who stood up for the rule of law and a justice system, which unfortunately is nothing being used as a vehicle of retribution.

But my faith is strong.

And my faith is, I have this belief in the justice system, in the rule of law,

and I have a belief in America and all of its individuals who have stood with me,

not only in New York, but all across this nation.

I've heard from just about every jurisdiction in this nation who have said stand up and be tall.

And never ever cow down or back down or break or bend.

So there's no fear today.

No fear.

No fear.

No fear. No fear.

Because I believe that justice will rain down like water and righteousness like a mighty stream.

And I'm here to say that my work and my job and all that I do all throughout my public career,

I've stood up for the rights of New Yorkers and Americans, and I will not be deterred.

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