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Donald Trump: “What the hell do you have to lose? Give me a chance. I'll straighten it out. I'll bring jobs back. We'll bring spirit…”

On the recordAugust 21, 2016
What the hell do you have to lose? Give me a chance. I'll straighten it out. I'll bring jobs back. We'll bring spirit back. We'll get rid of the crime. You'll be able to walk down the street without getting shot. Right now, you walk down the street, you get shot.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump is addressing African-American voters, urging them to give him a chance to improve their situation.

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