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William Cohen: “I think his mercurial nature is impetuous. He has no sense of value for the rule of law.”

On the recordJuly 13, 2021
I think his mercurial nature is impetuous. He has no sense of value for the rule of law.

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Cohen discusses his concerns about Trump's temperament and respect for the law.

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