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On the recordApril 13, 2017
But they don't have nukes yet. They will have them unless I get to be president. If I get to the president, I promise you folks, they won't have them.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Trump claims he will prevent North Korea from acquiring nuclear weapons if elected.

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