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Leon Panetta: “He still is contagious. He's taking heavy medications. He's taking steroids. I mean, he really ought to be in an…”

On the recordOctober 4, 2020
He still is contagious. He's taking heavy medications. He's taking steroids. I mean, he really ought to be in an isolated situation.
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Leon Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta expresses concern about the President's health and the need for isolation due to COVID-19.

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