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Because she was an extraordinary pioneer. she was a path breaker. she was everything that now commentators will say an icon, a legend. but she was down to earth. she was just as personal a friend as you could have. she was one of my fiercest defenders and most staunch supporters. she had a great family that she cherished and stood up for in every way. and she went before many women to a political height that is very difficult still and she navigated it with great grace and grit. and i think we o...

Leave the room. her mom came out and said your dad has gone to be with the lord. thats how she found out about her fathers death. she talks about how -- what she wanted to happen when her father died. a picture on the nightstand and american flag. she wanted that to be buried with her as well when she died. >> she was a great patriot and loved her parents. so many wanted everybody to understand what a terrific family she came from. and what a terrific family she has. the quote that you used abou...

>> do you think you would have been politically elected? >> thats a double-edged sword so that -- i dont know. i dont know if i were not a woman, if i would be judged in the same way in my candidacy, whether or not id be asked questions like, are you strong enough to push the button, that type -- >> how times have changed. she changed them, and you, of course, changed them, too, for women in politics. whats your reaction to seeing that and your reaction to her death? >> it just makes me smile be...