Before, you offered to help me figure out what I needed to learn from Hathaway before I leave.

[ She says this only as a reminder and context — not as a complete segue. It's something that's on her mind as she's hearing him talk about his intentions here, and where it's coming from. ]

I think you're right, Keith. I think this does help. [ Not that it's about her at all, but her point is that she sees him growing in all those things. ] You can't become an expert in politics and people right away, but you can apply what you do know how to do in order to make things happen.

[ She's proud of him is the point that she's making, but doesn't value her opinion enough to say outright. ]