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Barbara Boxer: I just wish to thank you because you and Senator Cantwell are also an example of a team that is working through the…

On the recordSeptember 13, 2016
I just wish to thank you because you and Senator Cantwell are also an example of a team that is working through the toughest of issues. If somebody from the press asked you how do you do it--and I am sure they ask Senator Inhofe all the time, how do you do it with something who is a polar opposite in so many other areas--well, you have to find that sweet spot. You never know if you are going to be able to do it, but if there is good will and there is also respect, you can find it. You have found it in your committee. We have found it in ours. I also thank you because in all of my work, you have always been there, being very helpful and supportive, so I thank you very much.
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Barbara Boxer
Democratic · California
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Sep 13, 2016

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