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        <notes>Note: The President's news conference began at 2:40 p.m. in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House. In his remarks, the President referred to President Bashar al-Asad of Syria; former Counselor to the President John D. Podesta, in his capacity as campaign chairman for 2016 Democratic Presidential nominee Clinton; and Physician to the President and Chief White House Physician Ronny L. Jackson. He also referred to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist organization. Reporters referred to Rex W. Tillerson, chairman and chief executive officer, ExxonMobil; and President Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan.            </notes>
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