On the recordOctober 16, 2019
He clearly acknowledged it. He clearly was under instructions from others, including the president to walk it back.
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transcripts.cnn.comHe clearly acknowledged it. He clearly was under instructions from others, including the president to walk it back.
Gergen comments on Mulvaney's acknowledgment of quid pro quo and the subsequent walk back.
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