On the recordMarch 3, 2016
I learned from my father. He used to say you're too rough, too tough. You don't have to be that tough. He'd probably like me to be a little softer in the debates.
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transcripts.cnn.comDonald Trump: “I learned from my father. He used to say you're too rough, too tough. You don't have to be that tough. He'd probably…”
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Trump reflects on his debate style and mentions advice from his father.
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