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Hillary Clinton: I think the most important quality is that this person could become president on literally a moment's notice.

On the recordMay 3, 2016
I think the most important quality is that this person could become president on literally a moment's notice.
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Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

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Clinton discusses the qualities she would look for in a vice presidential candidate.

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