They could relate with that, and it didn't put them into this uncomfortable place for them. And as you mentioned, that grew. We became the largest Republican caucus in Congress. Imagine that. Republicans who were not afraid to talk about climate. And I actually think I was talking to my chief of staff the other day. I don't think I would end up in the Senate had I not taken that chance and leaned into it. (32:44–32:47)
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