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The Trump campaign retorted that his administration rebuilt the US territory’s infrastructure after the storm, awarding billions of dollars in grant funding to the island.

The US State Department retorted that the problems with energy production in Cuba did not lie at Washington’s door - but argued that it was due to the Cuban government’s own mismanagement.

The fan retorted, “No, it’s shocking,” but alas, the line had already gone dead.

Instead of accepting the conservatives' argument that populists and liberals opposed working people, Bryan effectively retorted that only by opposing the wealthiest classes could working people receive quality leadership.

“I don’t think I’ve ever been asked a question in such a horrible manner, first question,” Trump retorted.