Donald Trump said "You can't keep the country prosperous, unless you keep the country safe." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 8, 2020

You can't keep the country prosperous, unless you keep the country safe.

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Gloria Borger emphasizes the contradiction in Trump's approach to safety and prosperity.

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