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David Gergen: He did not ask General Flynn, did not direct General Flynn to make those phone calls to the Russian ambassador.

On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
He did not ask General Flynn, did not direct General Flynn to make those phone calls to the Russian ambassador.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Stating that Trump clarified he was not involved in directing General Flynn's communications with Russia.

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