What I really want to do is come down and express the extraordinary gratitude not just of me as your Commander-in-Chief, but more importantly, the thanks of all the American people.

WHITEHOUSE: Remarks by the President at Commander-in-Chief Ball

Don't you think when people are sceptical and cynical about politics and want every chance they can get to express their views, they really ought to have a chance to vote on this?

BBC: The Speaker must go

In this step you learn a lot about your colleagues, from how much they understand themselves, how willing they are to be upfront about what they really want, and how articulately they can express themselves.

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