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On the recordApril 18, 2017
I really want him to succeed. But he's not up to this. And he needs to be quiet. He needs to let Gen. McMaster speak.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala expresses concern over President Trump's handling of military communication and suggests he should defer to military leaders.

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