(To compare Reich's new version with the original, click .) But this time he gets the Washington story basically  The point of most Washington hearings--for all concerned, including Cabinet secretaries--is not to listen and learn but to talk and score points.
The goal of most Washington hearings is to talk and score points.
Most Washington hearings make a point of listening and learning.
Four times in my life, I've seen my life flash before my eyes. Four times.
No, I don't think that would be a good idea for the area.
There were 19th-century salt-export voyages in Cuba.
The players are competing.
There are many people involved in this scene.
There's nothing wrong with telling the voters about the opposing candidate's underhanded tactics.