On the recordAugust 12, 2023
The chief of staff's supposed to be a gatekeeper. You're supposed to make sure the people that are getting into the Oval Office have the credibility to be there.
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Mike Pence discusses the role of the chief of staff and the importance of credibility in the Oval Office.
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