Donald Trump says that 'nobody has more respect for women.' Audience snickers.
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After Hillary Clinton talked at Wednesday's final debate about Donald Trump's treatment of women, saying that "Donald thinks belittling women makes him bigger," and gave specific examples.
"Nobody has more respect for women than I do," Trump said. "Nobody. Nobody has more respect." There was audible laughter in the audience.
"Please, everybody," moderator Chris Wallace warned.
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