Chris Matthews Quotes

The president of the United States, whoever it is, deserves a certain level of reverence and respect just because of the office he holds.

Chris Matthews

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• The president of the United States, whoever it is, deserves a certain level of reverence and respect just because of the office he holds.

  

  Chris Matthews
  • Respect
  • President
  • Office