Of course, it's good to keep in mind that what politicians say in public speeches doesn't necessarily reflect how they reason internally, just what they think w

Of course, it's good to keep in mind that what politicians say in public speeches doesn't necessarily reflect how they reason internally, just what they think will be most effective to get the desired result from their current audience. There's also the factor of current stylistic trends among the congressional staffers who write speeches and briefing outlines.