The context of the following conversation is Lee gave their speech a rewrite and it was a success and he won the election.:
Lee says It was a great idea to rewrite my speech.  I won the election with it..
The friend responds Who idea was the rewrite?.
Lee responds Mine.  I didn't think the previous version expressed what I was trying to say..
The friend responds You have a future in politics, I always told you..
Lee responds Yeah, like even back in junior high when I ran to be a representative..
The friend responds I saw your potential and believed in you..