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On the recordJune 16, 2022
In one way, the difference between Nixon and Trump is that Nixon was a patriot. You can say whatever else you want about him... but he had the dignity to resign, right? In the end, he loved his country more than he loved himself. That is not true of Trump.
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Michael Steele
Republican · Maryland
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Steele contrasts Nixon's resignation with Trump's behavior, suggesting Nixon had more patriotism.

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