I want to thank Mr. Cantor for visiting with me and talking about how we go forward working together on behalf of the American people and on behalf of this institution. We know that we'll disagree, perhaps more times than not, on major issues, but we also know that the objective that he has and the objective I have and the Members of this House on both sides of the aisle have is a stronger country, with greater opportunity for our people. I want to congratulate him on his selection as the Republican whip and reiterate his comment that I look forward to working with him in a constructive and positive way.
Steny Hoyer: “I want to thank Mr. Cantor for visiting with me and talking about how we go forward working together on behalf of the…”
On the recordJanuary 9, 2009
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Discussing collaboration and bipartisanship in the House of Representatives.
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