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Donald Trump: “In 1887, they had... The great Tariff committee was set up…”

Featuring: Donald Trump, Republican | President of the United States | National

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Donald Trump Discusses Texas Flood Response, Tariffs, and Military Operations

Published | Video Starts at 1:42:34

They took our jobs and they took our treasure, and for that they should pay. And he made him pay. And he built a tremendous fortune. In fact, In 1887, they had... The great Tariff committee was set up in 1887. because our country has. You had so much money, we didn't know what to do with it. (1:42:34–1:42:40)

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