But my taking that step and asking the tough questions, doing the work and coming out and in opposition to President Obama's request at that time, the red carpet was quickly rolled up, taken away. I got a very quick call from the White House saying, how dare you go against your president? They had no questions and no statements to make about the substance of the issues and questions that I had raised. (13:46–13:52)
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Asserts that Tulsi Gabbard received a call from the White House criticizing her opposition to President Obama's request.
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