Political Quotes

On the recordApril 10, 2012
I think the three most powerful words that any politician can say to anybody but I think especially a man talking to women is 'I get it.'
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala discusses the importance of understanding and relating to women in politics, contrasting Obama and Romney.

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