One, it's Washington. It's the center of power for the country and the world politically. And also the country is just evenly divided now. This country is more politically divided than it's been, I think, in the history of the country. And I think those two things exacerbate the situation. But it's a very poisonous, unpleasant profession right now. So when you were getting ready to come to Washington after being elected in 02, did your previous legislative. (09:17–09:23)
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