between us

Some worry that Gabbard taking the position could affect trust between US intelligence agencies and their foreign counterparts.

“I know you’re busy, but I want to get to know you. There’s a connection between us I’d like to explore. Let’s talk on the phone if you can carve out some time.”

“And for those asking why we would go speak to the president-elect during such fraught times, especially between us, I guess I would ask back, ‘Why wouldn't we?’

Brzezinski preempted questions about their decision with another question: “For those asking why we would go speak to the president-elect during such fraught times, especially between us, I guess I would ask back, why wouldn’t we?”

"It has been an easy working relationship between us in terms of small chats or things we feel are going well or we need to change," said Lake.