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Speaker 1: You know, I certainly think there's something to be said

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Speaker 1: know that he's gonna be there. He's been healthy. UM.

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Speaker 1: have him. You were a kie. How much have you

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Speaker 1: learned from him in terms of leadership, You guys had

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Speaker 1: I think he's challenged me in a lot of ways

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