On the recordDecember 15, 2016
I think ultimately is he's pragmatic in that way. And that can serve him well. As long as he's got good people around him and he has a clear sense of direction.
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Obama reflects on Trump's pragmatism and the importance of surrounding himself with good advisors.
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