You can find common ground, which is what I've done In the last 12 years I've been in public service. You find common ground and you build the aisle. Yes. That's how you pass the 911 health bill. It's how we pass don't ask, don't tell repeal. Because what you have to do is, what do we have in common? We want strong national security. (07:37–07:40)
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