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Jim Himes: “I would have thought that if I were the president, I would say, hey guys, build up my credibility, don't damage it.”

On the recordMay 22, 2017
I would have thought that if I were the president, I would say, hey guys, build up my credibility, don't damage it.
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Jim Himes
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Himes suggests that the president should focus on maintaining credibility rather than making unverified statements.

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