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Liked may be different. is that fair? no. but i think it's the reality of the world. so what are we to do in changing that? secretary clinton went into the state department, drilled down, focused on her mission which was to ensure that the united states was well represented all over the world. and she focused on that with a laser focus. and i think that we have a lot to do in terms of ensuring that we're not only doing our work but we are making sure that the decisions that we make, particularly as women leaders, not only impact people in a way that makes sense but that the way in which we com...

Again with women and -- or can romney hold him? that's what this next debate's going to be. i sound like a broken record, but -- >> i actually think the comedy tonight gave both men to give us a chance to see them in a different way. i think the bar was set low for governor romney. i don't think many people think he's a -- >> they were surprised. >> they were surprised he was funny. >> yeah. i was surprised that he was funny. i thought they were both very funny. >> greta: but we've seen president obama be very funny. >> yes. no. that's what i'm saying. women are -- it's that likability factor,...

Again with women and -- or can romney hold him? that's what this next debate's going to be. i sound like a broken record, but -- >> i actually think the comedy tonight gave both men to give us a chance to see them in a different way. i think the bar was set low for governor romney. i don't think many people think he's a -- >> they were surprised. >> they were surprised he was funny. >> yeah. i was surprised that he was funny. i thought they were both very funny. >> greta: but we've seen president obama be very funny. >> yes. no. that's what i'm saying. women are -- it's that likability factor,...

>> i'm sorry. robert. sorry. gosh. >> that's okay. i was waiting for that. it's very important because obviously what american people are looking for, they both know that these individuals are smart. what they're looking for is some type of personal impression by saying, you know what? i like this guy. not only does he get the job of being president, but he's funny and humorous as well. even george w. bush was good at that in 2004 and 2000. the question is whether mitt romney can connect with the american people. most know he can do the job. the question is that likability factor and whether o...

Falsehoods. so the press has to get clearly in their face about it. mitt romney is taking a gamble. he's saying he'll keep lying and see how it plays. >> and speaking to the debates here, we were talking about this a short time ago on this broadcast. the president is a charming by. he's a likeable guy. people want to have a beer with him. people apparently want to be his friend, as well. how how much of an uphill climb whether this be for mitt romney? >> well, probably the bar is set pretty high for romney going in. but, you know, expectations are now so low for romney that i think if he can j...