And yet it was productive for the reason that I think I mentioned before and that the conference chairman mentioned, which is that it is always good in Washington, in this day and age, when Republicans and Democrats sit down and listen to each other in a constructive environment, a non-confrontational environment.

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Before each match begins, about 500 people sit down to a Shrovetide lunch and listen to speeches.

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And what we came up with is that you have to develop relationships and sit down with people and listen and talk with them.

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He could come over, and I will sit down quietly, calmly listen to what he's got to say, but I don't feel he could change my mind.

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