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Hello and welcome to DSR's Words Matter. It is that time of the week. I'm David Rothkopf,

and I look forward to it because I get to

turn to Norm Ornstein, who is not only the smartest guy in Washington, but kind of a therapist,

kind of the most entertaining person to talk to in Washington, certainly what every one of us

needs at least once a week.

So let me start by asking you a question, Norman.

That is, how do you do it?

You know, as I was listening to you, David, I was thinking everybody should have a therapist that makes them feel worse after the visit when they came in.

I have very divided feelings right now. One part, I am

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