FTN: Behind the scenes

Secretary Rex Tillerson and "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson catch up behind the scenes before the program on Sunday, October 15, 2017.

Face the Nation: Oct. 15, 2017

In the CBS Washington Bureau green room, Sen. Lindsey Graham (left), R-South Carolina; "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson (center) and National Review senior editor Jonah Goldberg (right) hang out before the show on Sunday, October 15, 2017.

Face the Nation: Oct. 15, 2017

CBS Washington Bureau Chief Chris Isham jokes around with Secretary Rex Tillerson before his segment on "Face the Nation" on Sunday, October 15, 2017.

Face the Nation: Oct. 1, 2017

Former host of "Face the Nation" Bob Schieffer appears on the program to talk about his new book, "Overload: Finding the Truth in Today's Deluge of News."

Face the Nation: Sept. 28, 2017

"Face the Nation" host John Dickerson sits down with House Speaker Paul Ryan inside a Pennsylvania pipe-fitting factory to talk about tax reform.

Face the Nation: Sept. 28, 2017

Executive Producer of "Face the Nation" Mary Hager and House Speaker Paul Ryan hang out before an interview at a Pennsylvania pipe-fitting factory.

Face the Nation: Sept. 28, 2017

An aerial view of "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson interviewing House Speaker Paul Ryan at a Pennsylvania factory.

Face The Nation: August 13th, 2017

CIA Director Mike Pompeo walks the halls of the CBS Bureau in Washington D.C. before "Face The Nation"

Face The Nation: August 13th, 2017

"Face The Nation" host John Dickerson and Executive Producer Mary Hager discuss interview questions before the August 13th broadcast.

Face The Nation: August 13th, 2017

CIA Director Mike Pompeo on set during a taping of "Face The Nation"

Face The Nation: August 13th, 2017

"Face The Nation" moderator John Dickerson interviews CIA Director Mike Pompeo

FTN Behind the Scenes: May 7th, 2017

FTN Behind the Scenes: May 7th, 2017

FTN Behind the Scenes: May 7, 2017

John Dickerson talks to focus group participants in Reading, Pennsylvania.

FTN Behind the Scenes: May 7, 2017

A shot of the back of the focus group chairs displaying Face the Nation's logo.

FTN Behind the Scenes: May 7, 2017

Focus group participant Connie flashes a smile.

FTN Behind the Scenes: May 7, 2017

Testing 1, 2, 3....the Face the Nation crew preps the focus group.

FTN Behind the Scenes: May 7, 2017

Associate Producer Elizabeth Hinson and John Dickerson take a break to discuss focus group questions during the focus group in Reading, Pennsylvania.

FTN Behind the Scenes: May 7, 2017

John Dickerson chats with focus group participants Jack (left) and Keith

FTN Behind the Scenes: May 7, 2017

Senior Producer Christina Ruffini chats with focus group participants after the taping.

FTN Behind the Scenes: May 7, 2017

John Dickerson chats with focus group participants after taping.

FTN Behind the Scenes: May 7th, 2017

Focus group participant Dale and Face the Nation moderator John Dickerson take a selfie after the focus group taping in Reading, Pennsylvania.

FTN Behind the Scenes: May 7, 2017

Face the Nation host John Dickerson chats with Philadelphia Inquirer reporter and columnist Ronnie Polaneczky after the focus group.

John Dickerson Interviews President Donald Trump

John Dickerson and "Face the Nation" executive producer Mary Hager prepare for Dickerson's interview with President Trump in the White House's Roosevelt Room.

John Dickerson prepares to board Air Force One

John Dickerson Interviews President Donald Trump

John Dickerson and "Face the Nation" Executive Producer Mary Hager prepare to board Air Force One

John Dickerson Interviews President Donald Trump

"Face the Nation" Executive Producer Mary Hager and John Dickerson travel with President Trump on Air Force One to his rally in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

John Dickerson Interviews President Donald Trump

John Dickerson and "Face the Nation" Executive Producer Mary Hager abroad Air Force One

John Dickerson Interviews President Donald Trump

John Dickerson speaks with President Trump before Trump he takes the stage for his Harrisburg, Pennsylvania rally.

John Dickerson Interviews President Donald Trump

John Dickerson speaks with President Trump from back stage of his rally in Harrisburg, PA.

John Dickerson Interviews President Donald Trump

John Dickerson, Executive Producer Mary Hager watch President Trump's PA rally from the sidelines next to Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence.

John Dickerson Interviews President Donald Trump

John Dickerson takes notes during President Trump's speech while camera operator Don Lee gets shots of the crowd.

John Dickerson Interviews President Donald Trump

President Donald Trump waves to supporters while speaking with Vice President Mike Pence, Second Lady Karen Pence, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and John Dickerson backstage at Trump's rally in Pennsylvania.

John Dickerson sits down with Vice President Joe Biden

Vice President Joe Biden talks with host of "Face the Nation" John Dickerson in the Vice President's office in Washington, DC Thursday October 27, 2016. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

John Dickerson sits down with Vice President Joe Biden

Vice President Joe Biden talks with host of “Face the Nation” John Dickerson in the Vice President’s office in Washington, DC Thursday October 27, 2016. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

John Dickerson sits down with Vice President Joe Biden

Vice President Joe Biden talks with host of “Face the Nation” John Dickerson in the Vice President’s office in Washington, DC Thursday October 27, 2016. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

John Dickerson sits down with Vice President Joe Biden

Vice President Joe Biden talks with host of “Face the Nation” John Dickerson in the Vice President’s office in Washington, DC Thursday October 27, 2016.

John Dickerson sits down with Vice President Joe Biden

Vice President Joe Biden shakes hands with “Face the Nation” host John Dickerson after an interview in the Vice President’s office in Washington, DC Thursday October 27, 2016.

John Dickerson sits down with Vice President Joe Biden

Vice President Joe Biden talks with the crew of “Face the Nation” after an interview on Thursday October 27, 2016

John Dickerson sits down with Gov. Mike Pence: October 30th, 2016

2016 Republican Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence shakes hands with host of “Face the Nation” John Dickerson on October 30, 2016.

John Dickerson sits down with Gov. Mike Pence: October 30th, 2016

2016 Republican Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence leaves the set of “Face the Nation,” Sunday October 30, 2016.

"Face the Nation" October 30th, 2016

“Face the Nation” host John Dickerson prepares for the show from the Face the Nation desk on October 30th, 2016

"Face the Nation" October 30th, 2016

2016 Republican Vice Presidential candidate Mike Pence stands in the CBS News Washington DC bureau on October 30th, 2016.

"Face the Nation" October 30th, 2016

John Dickerson speaks with Executive Producer Mary Hager and Associate Producer Jake Miller in the control room before “Face the Nation” on October 30th, 2016

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

John Dickerson, host of “Face The Nation”, prepares for the show’s taping from the Washington University Law Library in St. Louis, MO on October 9th, 2016.

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

The “Face the Nation” team reacts to the Donald Trump 2005 Access Hollywood tapes

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

John Dickerson reviews his notes prior to an interview with a focus group of Missouri voters before the second presidential debate.

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

John Dickerson talks to producers Elizabeth Hinson (center) and Cara Korte (left) before talking to a focus group at the Washington University Law School in St. Louis, MO on Saturday October 8, 2016.

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

Cara Korte hands John Dickerson his glasses during a taping at the Washington University Law School in St. Louis, MO on Saturday October 8, 2016.

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

Bob Schieffer takes a break to catch up on the news.

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

“Face the Nation” host John Dickerson listens intently to a focus group of Missouri voters at the Washington University Law School in St. Louis, MO on Saturday October 8, 2016.

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

Executive Producer Mary Hager meets Ty, the Washington Univeristy Law Dog (owned by Washington Univeristy Law Professor Lee Epstein)

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

John Dickerson interviews Hillary Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook during the “Face the Nation” broadcast at the Washington University Law School in St. Louis, MO on Sunday October 9, 2016.

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

CBS News Elections Director Anthony Salvanto presents the latest Battleground Tracker poll during “Face the Nation” on October 9th, 2016

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

John Dickerson, host of “Face The Nation”, sits down with (from left) Norah O’Donnell, Bob Schieffer, Nancy Cordes and Major Garrett ahead of the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

John Dickerson sits down with the “Face the Nation” political panel on October 9th, 2016. Panel includes (from left) Susan Page, Jamelle Bouie, Peggy Noonan and John Heilemann

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

Bob Schieffer and Executive Producer Mary Hager meet the Budweiser Clydesdale Horses on Friday October 7, 2016 outside of Washington University in St. Louis.

Face the Nation: October 9th, 2016

The “Face the Nation” team took a break to meet the Budweiser Clydesdale Horses, who were in town for the second presidential debate at Washington University. This is the first time the Clydesdales have made an appearance at a university-hosted presidential debate.

Face the Nation at the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) is interviewed by FACE THE NATION host John Dickerson inside the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. September 16, 2016. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

Face the Nation at the National Museum of African American History and Culture

CBS’ Rick Whitson (left) and George Christian (right) on the ‘Face The Nation’ shoot at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. September 16th, 2016. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

Face the Nation at the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) is interviewed by FACE THE NATION host John Dickerson inside the new National Museum of African American History and Culture. September 16th, 2016. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

Face the Nation at the National Museum of African American History and Culture

Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) is interviewed by FACE THE NATION host John Dickerson inside the new National Museum of African American HIstory and Culture. September 16th, 2016. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

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“Face The Nation” host, John Dickerson prepares in the control room for the 9/11 broadcast -- fifteen years after the deadly attacks. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

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“Face The Nation” host, John Dickerson and Associate Producer, Jake Miller, in the control room before the broadcast on September 11th, 2016. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

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“Face The Nation” host, John Dickerson, greets panelist and Wall Street Journal Columnist, Peggy Noonan, before the show. September 11, 2016. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

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CIA Director John Brennan talks about recent terror and intelligence threats with host John Dickerson on “Face the Nation”. September 11, 2016. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

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CIA Director John Brennan discusses national security with “Face the Nation” host, John Dickerson fifteen years after 9/11. September 11, 2016. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

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“CBS This Morning” co-host Gayle King discusses the National Museum of African American History and Culture with John Dickerson on “Face The Nation”. September 11, 2016. Photo: Chris Usher/CBS © 2016 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All rights reserved.

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Face the Nation moderator John Dickerson prepares for the July 17 broadcast from the floor of the GOP convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Former Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour speaks with Wall Street Journal columnist Kimberley Strassel at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio on July 17, 2016.

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Face the Nation moderator John Dickerson prepares for the July 17 broadcast from the floor of the GOP convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Face the Nation moderator John Dickerson and executive producer Mary Hager prepare for the July 17 broadcast from the floor of the GOP convention at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

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John Dickerson speaks with Sen. Marco Rubio (R- FL) in Miami, Florida during an interview for “Face the Nation” on June 25, 2016.

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John Dickerson speaks with Sen. Marco Rubio (R- FL) in Miami, Florida during an interview for “Face the Nation” on June 25, 2016.

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John Dickerson speaks with Sen. Marco Rubio (R- FL) in Miami, Florida during an interview for “Face the Nation” on June 25, 2016.

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Attorney General Loretta Lynch is interviewed on “Face the Nation” on June 19, 2016.

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The NRA’s Wayne LaPierre is interviewed on “Face the Nation” on June 19, 2016.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) is interviewed on “Face the Nation” on June 19, 2016.

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Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) speaks with the Washington Post’s Ruth Marcus in the green room on “Face the Nation” on June 19, 2016.

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John Dickerson greets Wayne LaPierre shortly before his appearance on “Face the Nation” June 19, 2016.

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John Dickerson and CBS News staff members celebrate his first year as moderator and host of “Face the Nation” on June 5, 2016.

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John Dickerson and CBS News staff members celebrate his first year as moderator and host of “Face the Nation” on June 5, 2016.

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John Dickerson and CBS News staff members celebrate his first year as moderator and host of “Face the Nation” on June 5, 2016.

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John Dickerson and CBS News staff members celebrate his first year as moderator and host of “Face the Nation” on June 5, 2016.

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Team “Face the Nation” after running the the ACLI Capital Challenge race in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2016.

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CBS News staff poses for a photo after running the ACLI Capital Challenge race in Washington, D.C., May 18, 2016.

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John Dickerson and former Defense Secretary Bob Gates walk outside of the historic Wren Building on the campus of William & Mary after taping an interview for Face the Nation. Built in 1699, the Wren Building is oldest academic building in the country still in use today.

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John Dickerson discusses foreign policy with former Defense Secretary Bob Gates at William & Mary, where he serves as chancellor. The interview took place in the historic Wren Building, where James Monroe (an alumnus of William and Mary) and Thomas Jefferson once studied.

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John Dickerson talks to former Defense Secretary Bob Gates shortly before their interview on May 13, 2016.

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Former Defense Secretary Bob Gates with Face the Nation moderator John Dickerson after taping an interview for the May 15, 2016 edition of Face the Nation.

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John Dickerson interviews former Defense Secretary Bob Gates at William & Mary, May 15, 2016.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-VT, is interviewed by John Dickerson May 1, 2016.

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Senator Bernie Sanders, I-VT, walks on to the “Face the Nation” set May 1, 2016.

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Donald Trump’s convention manager, Paul Manafort, is interviewed by John Dickerson on “Face the Nation” May 1, 2016.

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“Face the Nation” host John Dickerson reviews his notes on the set, May 1, 2016.

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John Dickerson moderates a discussion with Molly Ball, Jeffrey Goldberg, Jamelle Bouie and Peggy Noonan, on the set of Face the Nation, May 1, 2016.

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John Dickerson interviews Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump at the Trump Tower Bar first floor in New York City on April 1, 2016.

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John Dickerson interviews Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump at the Trump Tower Bar first floor in New York City on April 1, 2016.

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John Dickerson prepares to interview Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump at the Trump Tower Bar first floor in New York City on April 1, 2016.

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CBS News Political Director and “Face the Nation” anchor John Dickerson sits down for an interview with Republican presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio after the CBS News Republican Presidential Debate at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina on Saturday, February 14, 2016.

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CBS News Political Director and “Face the Nation” anchor John Dickerson sits down for an interview with Republican presidential candidate and Florida Sen. Marco Rubio after the CBS News Republican Presidential Debate at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina on Saturday, February 14, 2016.

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CBS News Political Director and “Face the Nation” anchor John Dickerson sits down for an interview with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump after the CBS News Republican Presidential Debate at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina on Saturday, February 14, 2016.

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CBS News Political Director and “Face the Nation” anchor John Dickerson sits down for an interview with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump after the CBS News Republican Presidential Debate at the Peace Center in Greenville, South Carolina on Saturday, February 14, 2016.

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GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump talks with “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson during an interview on January 29, 2016.

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GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump shakes greets “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson during an interview on January 29, 2016.

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GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump talks with “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson during an interview on January 29, 2016.

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GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump looks at a shot of his interview with “Face the Nation” on January 29, 2016.

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“Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson and Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, sit down for an interview on January 15, 2016.

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Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, sits down before an interview with “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson on January 15, 2016.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin, sits for an interview with “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson on January 9, 2016, in Columbia, South Carolina.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin talks with “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson on January 9, 2016, in Columbia, South Carolina.

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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a Republican presidential candidate, sits down for an interview with “Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson on January 9, 2016, in Columbia, South Carolina.

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John Dickerson interviews Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump January 1, 2016.

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Donald Trump is interviewed by John Dickerson at the Mar-a-Lago Club in West Palm Beach, FL.

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John Dickerson with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Dorton Arena in Raleigh, N.C. before taping an interview for “Face the Nation” December 4, 2015.

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“Face the Nation” host John Dickerson talks with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump before his interview with the GOP front runner December 4, 2015.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is interviewed by "Face the Nation" host John Dickerson December 4, 2015 in Raleigh, N.C.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump sits down for an interview with “Face the Nation” host John Dickerson

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“Face the Nation” host John Dickerson interviews Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump before his interview with the GOP front runner December 4, 2015.

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“Face the Nation” host John Dickerson talks to a voter at Donald Trump’s rally at Dorton Arena in Raleigh, N.C. December 4, 2015.

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Donald Trump greets a crowd at Dorton Arena in Raleigh, N.C. after taping an interview with “Face the Nation” December 4, 2015.

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) on the set of “Face the Nation” with host John Dickerson November 6, 2015.

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is interviewed by John Dickerson on the set of “Face the Nation” November 6, 2015.

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“Face the Nation” moderator John Dickerson interviews Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) November 6, 2015.

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“Face the Nation” executive producer Mary Hager with host John Dickerson and Senior Producer Jill Jackson before John’s interview with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.