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Karine Jean-Pierre: “This is the President of the United States. He is supposed to set a tone.”

On the recordMay 14, 2018
This is the President of the United States. He is supposed to set a tone.
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Karine Jean-Pierre

Editor's note · Context

Jean-Pierre emphasizes the responsibility of the President to model appropriate behavior for the nation.

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