Donald Trump said "I am going to surround myself with only the best and most serious people. We want top-of-the-line professionals." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordDecember 18, 2017

I am going to surround myself with only the best and most serious people. We want top-of-the-line professionals.

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Trump's claim about appointing qualified individuals contradicted by current nominees' qualifications.

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