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Sean O'Brien: “He made up this story about how he came from nothing.”

Featuring: Sean O'Brien, General President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters | National

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Published | Video Starts at 04:03

So, you know, I don't have a problem with someone criticizing me. I don't have a problem with someone not liking me. But just make sure you have the facts and figures. And he clearly doesn't. He made up this story about how he came from nothing. He was harboring resentment from another union that picketed his business. Clearly, the guy needs to act accordingly. He's a US senator. (04:03–04:07)

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Asserts that Senator Mullen fabricated a story about his background.

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