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Leon Panetta: I think it would be well for President Trump. We're now 10 months into his administration that rather than seeking some…

On the recordOctober 15, 2017
I think it would be well for President Trump. We're now 10 months into his administration that rather than seeking some kind of scapegoats in the past with President Obama or other presidents, that he now accept responsibility for what he does.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

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Panetta advises President Trump to take responsibility instead of blaming past presidents.

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