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On the recordMay 24, 2018
We need somebody with great energy, with great passion, with great deal-making skills. I am going to make the great deals. I am going to make great deals for our country. I mean what I do is I do deals. I deal. I negotiate by creating leverage. So I can extract a good deal for the United States. For the people.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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President Trump emphasizes his skills as a deal-maker and his intention to negotiate effectively for the U.S.

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