On the recordNovember 9, 2016
Most of all I want to emphasize to you, Mr. President-elect, now are going to want to do everything we can to help you succeed, because if you succeed, then the country succeeds.
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Obama expresses his willingness to assist Trump for the benefit of the country.
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