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Mitch McConnell: I would just add, I share the view of the majority leader. We had a good meeting at the White House. We're engaged in…

On the recordDecember 27, 2012
I would just add, I share the view of the majority leader. We had a good meeting at the White House. We're engaged in discussions. The majority leader and myself and the White House. In the hopes that we can come forward as early as Sunday and have a recommendation that I can make to my conference and the majority leader can make to his conference. And so, we'll be working hard to try to see if we can get there in the next 24 hours. And so I'm hopeful and optimistic.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell expresses optimism about the discussions and hopes for a recommendation soon.

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