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The following is a transcript of an interview with former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is running for president, that aired on Face the Nation on July 30, 2023.MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face The Nation. We re joined now by presidential candidate and former Governor of Arkansas, Asa Hutchinson, good to have you here in person.ASA HUTCHINSON: It is indeed good to be here. Thanks, Margaret. MARGARET BRENNAN: I ve got a lot to ask you about. But I do want to pick up on something Nikki Hal
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