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On the recordJune 19, 2019
They think we are very dysfunctional here in Washington, and we are, most of the time--we eventually get to compromise.
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John Shimkus
Republican · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Shimkus acknowledges dysfunction in Congress but expresses hope for eventual compromise.

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