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Judd Gregg: “For me, I just realized as these issues started to come at us and they started to crystallize that it really wasn't a…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
For me, I just realized as these issues started to come at us and they started to crystallize that it really wasn't a good fit. And I wouldn't be comfortable doing this and it wouldn't be fair to him to be part of a team and not be able to be 100 percent on the team.
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Judd Gregg

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Judd Gregg explains his decision to withdraw from a cabinet position, citing discomfort with the fit and fairness.

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