Mr. Clinton understands firsthand the problems of Taiwan: the trip was one of four he made to the island in his years as Governor.

"He understands firsthand the concerns of residents and the need to put safety first."

At last he understood firsthand the awe that the Illuminati created in both its servitors and its enemies.

It's not like baseball, which every kid has a chance to play, and therefore to understand firsthand.

Drizzt leaned against the wall for support, understanding firsthand the frustration that had racked his father for many centuries.

They visit charities and begin to understand firsthand the differences being made in the community.

Banks knew that she understood about the pressures and stresses of undercover work firsthand; a knowledge of the Job and its effects was one of the things they had in common.

Through her experience as a tax attorney, Bachmann came to understand firsthand the need to simplify the current tax code and reduce taxes on families and small businesses.

He seems not to understand firsthand the depth of feeling in America, and even in his own country, about the need for people to have freedom to come and go as they please, to live in dignity.

I, ah, I understand firsthand.