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James Clapper: “He cannot separate himself from what is needed for the good of the country.”

On the recordFebruary 15, 2018
He cannot separate himself from what is needed for the good of the country.
Said by
James Clapper
District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Clapper points out the President's difficulty in prioritizing national interests over personal legitimacy.

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