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On the recordAugust 7, 2016
I offer a better vision for our country and our foreign policy, one that is not run by a ruling family dynasty. It's an American first vision that stands up to foreign dictators instead of taking money from them, seeks peace over war, rebuilds our military and makes other countries pay their fair share for their protection.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump's response to the criticisms from national security experts, emphasizing his outsider status and foreign policy vision.

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