“As the father of six children and the grandfather of seven, no. My children and grandchildren are much better behaved.”
— Chris Wallace, quoted by Poynter, on whether moderating the first presidential debate was like parenting.
“As the father of six children and the grandfather of seven, no. My children and grandchildren are much better behaved.”
— Chris Wallace, quoted by Poynter, on whether moderating the first presidential debate was like parenting.
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