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De Alexander: “On the other hand, he has only to stand firm to succeed.”

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On the other hand, he has only to stand firm to succeed.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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Alexander asserts that the President's steadfastness is key to achieving success in a challenging political situation.

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