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Tommy Thompson: “I think I could be a better governor, better leader, a…”

Featuring: Tommy Thompson, Conservative | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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One-on-one with Tommy Thompson _ Cap Times Idea Fest

Published | Video Starts at 23:28

Not many people listen anymore. And I'm a listener, and I love trying to educate people about my politics and my beliefs, but I also want to listen to yours. And I think I could be a better governor, better leader, a better president of the university if I listen to all sides. And that's what I've always done throughout my whole life. My father taught me this. He said, tommy, you have two ears and one mouth. Use them in that proportion and you'll get along. (23:28–23:35)

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