On the recordDecember 8, 2016
About 13 years ago, I was seriously in trouble. I was billions of dollars in debt, but I fought back and I won, bigly. I used my brain, I used my negotiating skills, and I worked it all out.
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transcripts.cnn.comDonald Trump: “About 13 years ago, I was seriously in trouble. I was billions of dollars in debt, but I fought back and I won, bigly. I…”
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Reflecting on his past financial struggles and recovery during a discussion about his business acumen.
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