A firm grasp and understanding of the complexity of Ohio, the diversity and, frankly, the greatness of Ohio. I also want someone who understands the interaction between the federal government and the state government. There is so much interaction and so much of what we do What I do as governor, what any governor can do, is impacted not just by the laws passed by Congress, but also, frankly, by the different rules and regulations put forward by the President and by the executive branch. But it's an intricate relationship. I wanted someone who understood that. Third, I wanted someone who frankly, would go to the United States Senate and work. I wanted a workhorse. (32:32–32:54)
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