But I really think Tom and I said this somewhat in my statement that the people are going to have to turn it around. The people are going to have to, all over the country, start electing again. People who want to come to the Congress and work together collegially in a positive, productive way to get the work of the American people done. And that atmosphere does not exist right now. Although I will say this, so many Republicans, so many Democrats, so many people around the country have sent me texts, tweets, phone calls, saying that they appreciated my service and were sorry that I was leaving. (01:45–02:00)
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Asserts that change in Congress requires electing people who want to work together productively.
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