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Jared Huffman: I am always looking for common ground, and I think I have found one thing that you and I can agree on.

On the recordNovember 1, 2017
I am always looking for common ground, and I think I have found one thing that you and I can agree on.
Said by
Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Expressing willingness to find agreement despite disagreements on other issues.

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