Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 26, 2020
My concern was, the president has not shown any respect for the office that he holds.
Said by
Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

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Pelosi criticizes President Trump for lacking respect for the presidency.

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