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John Ratcliffe: “The best economy of our lifetime, trade deals with China…”

Featuring: John Ratcliffe, Republican | Director of the Central Intelligence Agency | National

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Ratcliffe Discusses Trump's Third State of the Union Address

Published | Video Starts at 02:20

I think what he's going to say, Martha, is, look, with one hand tied behind my back with congressional Democrats providing incredible headwinds, look what we've been able to accomplish. The best economy of our lifetime, trade deals with China and, and Mexico and Canada that you Democrats scoffed at. and safety and security for Americans by removing existential threats like ISIS and Soleimani in Iran. Imagine what we could do if I was able to use both hands, if you worked with me. (02:20–02:27)

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Asserts that the current economy is the best of our lifetime and mentions trade deals with China, Mexico, and Canada.

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