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Van Jones: If people actually believe as many people do that Donald Trump would be a danger to the country, they have a…

On the recordMarch 2, 2016
If people actually believe as many people do that Donald Trump would be a danger to the country, they have a responsibility not only to speak out but if they can find some rules that might get in the way, you have a moral responsibility to do that.
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Van Jones

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Jones speaks on the moral responsibility to oppose Trump if he is seen as a danger.

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