So when you say I ought to be willing to accept Republican ideas on health care, let's be clear: I have.

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How can I persuade others to accept my ideas?

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I'm open to new ideas... but I refuse to accept any approach that isn't balanced.

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So when I start hearing that we should accept Republican ideas, let's be clear -- we have.

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