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Donald Trump: “In filling my cabinet, I'm looking for people who fully understand the meaning of service and who are committed to…”

On the recordDecember 7, 2016
In filling my cabinet, I'm looking for people who fully understand the meaning of service and who are committed to advancing the common good.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Describing his criteria for cabinet appointments.

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