“I want to cheer for my team. The other team doesn't cheer for my team. Everything would be better if we all just cheered for my team. Can the Minister throw out some applause lines?”
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“I am going to say nice things about my coworker. Look at this big number that makes us look good. The other team won't talk about this big number. We need to focus on making jobs.”