In general, I found that the more that debates can be about facts and data, the more likely government is to make sound decisions that benefit innovators and the American people.
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We will not put a lid on opinions. On the contrary, it is more important than ever that political debates are open and free, even on the most difficult issues. Especially on the most difficult issues. The task is to encourage controversial debates in a form that strengthens democracy.
But I do think its necessary to have debates.
What passes for real debate in Washington often seems more like an echo chamber, with politicians talking at politicians.
If we're going to have debates, let's have real debates.
Debates require a lot of hard work and preparation. If you try to wing it, it shows.
I had hoped that the current presidential campaign debates might educate the public as to what is really involved in the ongoing controversy over campaign financing.
I enjoyed debate on the floor but it's not really debate in the same way.
A presidential debate is a job interview. And voters look for certain traits in people applying to be president.
As you get larger, it is harder to have focused discussions. Because one of the things I've learned about Congress over the past four years that I've been in is there's no shortage of opinions about how things should be done on any particular subject.
I think debates are healthy. I think they include more people. And I don't believe most people, if they don't win, are just going to take their ball and go home.
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