You know, the people who I meet now that I find most inspiring who are successful I think are people who are not only willing to work very hard but are constantly trying to improve themselves and to think in new ways, and not just accept the conventional wisdom.

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Now, California, the last thing I said to my Republican colleagues was you don't even have to meet me halfway. (Laughter.) I'll bring most Democrats on these issues.

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