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It is hard for people outside the White House to understand the constant daily problems and issues that come up that require the president's attention, but he can not let himself get too personally involved.

Fred F. Fielding

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Fred F. Fielding
Age: 85
Born: 1939
Born: March 21
Former White House Counsel
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
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