"We are two lawyers from opposite ends of the political spectrum who have come together to support one of the most important issues of our time, " Olson told reporters.

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That's why we're here today -- because it will take all of us talking with one another, all of us sharing ideas, all of us working together to see our country through this difficult time and bring about that better day.

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''Obviously, I didn't know he was going to die, but I could see he was in great jeopardy. vGovernor Pataki and I spoke and agreed that we'd put our governments together, which was one of the best decisions that we made and one that I highly recommend any time there's a crisis.

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