04/08/2007
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"I still respect Ronald Reagan and admire his principles, but he was ready to make compromises in order to save Social Security."
"I had a much better sense of accomplishment in the past."
"I think that you can stick to your principles and still make compromises."
"In a lot of ways you're correct. Now there are a few exceptions. Last year, we did pass a few bills, although it was the least productive Congress since 1947. That's just a fact."