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Let Donald Trump get on-the-job training

Three cheers for our new president!

We finally elected a non-politician. He may be without experience to govern this country, but I ask you one question: When George Washington was elected president, did he have any idea what he was doing? No. He learned as he grew into the job.

America is shouting out loud after eight years of losing the respect of other countries. Bowing and promising more money to keep the peace is not the way the greatest free country in the world will survive.

People are tired of promises that are not filled. Obamacare and Hillarycare won’t work. Let’s face the unknown and go forward with positive thinking. If we support the new president, we can gain respect once again. Free health care and free education are great, but someone other than the taxpayer has to pick up the tab. To gain the benefits of this country, enter legally and become an able-bodied citizen.

Jess B. Hernandez, Fresno

This story was originally published November 11, 2016 at 2:37 PM with the headline "Let Donald Trump get on-the-job training."

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