Political Quotes

Chris Van Hollen: Compromise is not a dirty word. Getting things done requires give and take. We should begin that conversation now.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
Compromise is not a dirty word. Getting things done requires give and take. We should begin that conversation now.
Said by
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the need for bipartisan cooperation to address fiscal challenges.

Share

More from Chris Van Hollen

Sep 2, 2026

Upgrading aging sewage infrastructure is essential to the health and well-being of our communities and the local economy. This federal funding will support these much-needed improvements in Boonsboro, help prevent costly problems in the…

vanhollen.senate.gov
Aug 18, 2026

We’re glad to see the Court acknowledge this fact, ruling that the Trump Administration’s actions are unlawful and void.

vanhollen.senate.gov
Sep 6, 2026

Local partnerships help us identify the priorities that matter most to our communities, and through those partnerships, Team Maryland works to deliver federal investments needed to move those projects forward – just like these across the…

vanhollen.senate.gov
Sep 4, 2026

“The Supreme Court’s refusal to adopt an enforceable code of ethics has contributed to a decline in public trust of this vital institution.

murphy.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation