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James Oberstar: “I just want to emphasize for our colleagues that in an era of rancor and divisiveness publicly in the body politic and…”

On the recordOctober 25, 2000
I just want to emphasize for our colleagues that in an era of rancor and divisiveness publicly in the body politic and between the parties and between the two bodies of Congress, this Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has stood as a model of legislative achievement, as an example of how we can advance the commonweal of the Nation by working together in a relationship of trust and of understanding and of mutual respect. Together we have accomplished something of lasting value for America, and I compliment the chairman on his leadership, his distinguished contribution to America. That will stand for all time.
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James Oberstar
Democratic · Minnesota
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Highlighting bipartisan cooperation in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

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