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On the recordJuly 21, 2015
In my opinion, when attacked, you have to, you know, defend, and attack back, OK? I'm being attacked by certain people.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

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Donald Trump discusses his approach to being attacked in the political arena.

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