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Debbie Wasserman Schultz: “You know, let us just give them the benefit of doubt. Let us say we did not think the President should fire him. We do…”

On the recordNovember 9, 2005
You know, let us just give them the benefit of doubt. Let us say we did not think the President should fire him. We do, but let us say, why has the President not suspended him at least until he called upon even the White House council to do an internal investigation? They are really good at copping to internal investigations and not allowing independent investigations of wrongdoing or potential wrongdoing. But he has not even suggested that his duties should be suspended so that you can clear the cloud away. {time} 2300
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Democratic · Florida

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