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Ari Fleischer: Presidents always do best when they lead the most. And if you even if you don't like what they're saying, presidents get…

On the recordAugust 16, 2011
Presidents always do best when they lead the most. And if you even if you don't like what they're saying, presidents get credit for leadership if they take the initiative.
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Ari Fleischer
Republican · New York

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Ari Fleischer comments on the importance of presidential leadership and initiative in policy proposals.

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