On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
I would want somebody with political skill because I think that's where I would really want that, you know, dealing with Congress, et cetera, et cetera.
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transcripts.cnn.comDonald Trump: “I would want somebody with political skill because I think that's where I would really want that, you know, dealing with…”
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Donald Trump discusses the qualities he would look for in a vice president, emphasizing the importance of political experience.
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