'I Have A Lot Of Respect For Those Two People': President Trump Applauds Bill & Hillary Clinton During Inaugural Lunch
WASHINGTON (CBSNewYork) - President Donald Trump, speaking at his inaugural luncheon, paused for a moment to talk about his respect for his rival in the presidential race.
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Hillary and Bill Clinton were in attendance at the luncheon.
When Trump arrived, he immediately walked over to her table and shook her hand.
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Trump took a moment during brief remarks at the lunch to single Clinton out.
"I'll tell you, there's something I wanted to say. I was very honored, very very honored, when I heard that President Bill Clinton and Secretary Hillary Clinton were coming today, and I think it's appropriate to say," Trump said. "I'd like you to stand up."
Trump then joined the crowd in a lengthy applause of Clinton.
"And honestly, there's nothing more I could say, because I have a lot of respect for those two people," Trump added.