On the recordSeptember 18, 2019
I've had to reflect on the fact that wanting to do good and wanting to do better simply isn't good enough. This was a terrible mistake.
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Justin Trudeau
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transcripts.cnn.comJustin Trudeau: “I've had to reflect on the fact that wanting to do good and wanting to do better simply isn't good enough. This was a…”
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Trudeau acknowledges that intentions are not enough and admits to making a terrible mistake.
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