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Donald Trump: “They have to save themselves. And we can help them, but they have to save themselves.”

On the recordMay 3, 2016
They have to save themselves. And we can help them, but they have to save themselves.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump emphasizes the need for Muslim allies to take responsibility for their own security against radical violence.

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