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Everyone else makes, they make [money]. I said, \u2018No, we can\u2019t do that.\u2019 I could have made a fortune. The countries are coming [and saying,] \u2018We\u2019d like to build a job and we\u2019d like to have you involved.\u2019 Billions. I say, I tell my kids, \u2018Sorry, kids, we can\u2019t do it. I\u2019m president.\u2019 I respected the office,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAnd of course, then they made it much worse with legal fees. I have $100 million worth of legal fees,\u201d Trump said. \u201cAnd they\u2019re doing good. At least I have good lawyers, because you can spend $100 million and have lousy lawyers too. 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