“We're building pipelines. Those are good pipeline projects. I think they're very good. Why won't you admit they're good?”
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“I'm attacking the other guy's character so it seems like we're doing a good job with pipelines. Look at the shiny optimistic quote I found!”
“Don't listen to that guy. The real leader of his province is happy with us. He should suck up to us too.”