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On the recordOctober 18, 2017
Despite President Trump's suggestion that I have recanted my statement or misstated what he said, I stand firmly by my original account of his conversation with Myeshia Johnson, the widow of Sgt. La David Johnson. Moreover, this account has been confirmed by family members who also witnessed Mr. Trump's incredible lack of compassion and sensitivity.
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Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson defends her account of President Trump's call to the widow of Sgt. La David Johnson.

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