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On the recordAugust 21, 2019
We're not allowed to punch back anymore. I love the old days. Do you know what they used to do to guys like that when they were in a place like this? They'd be carried out on a stretcher, folks.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Donald Trump reminisces about a time when he believes aggressive actions were more accepted.

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