ah, well! garlic & chili peppers! That would make a difference!
Since Clinton is a fan of the hot 'n spicy, I see why he'd prefer it....(as a matter of fact, I probably would too! I just happen to be surrounded with family & friends who do NOT care much for hot food...)

On a scale of 1-10, I like maybe 4-5 and can tolerate 6...beyond that is a matter of acclimatization and pain tolerance.