One of the things I think that will come out of this is this is going to be a civil debate. We are going to look at some very, very basic questions in this country. I think we have the chance to really make a change for the positive for this country. And I hope we take advantage of that.
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The speaker discusses the importance of civil debate and the potential for positive change in the country.
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