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Newt Gingrich: “What a dereliction of duty. He's had five years to do all these things.”

On the recordJanuary 27, 2014
What a dereliction of duty. He's had five years to do all these things.
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Newt Gingrich
Republican · Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Newt Gingrich criticizes the president for not utilizing his power effectively.

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