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Max Baucus: I might say it is another example of the cooperation and compromise. Often Senators stand up on the floor, and, I might…

On the recordMarch 5, 1998
I might say it is another example of the cooperation and compromise. Often Senators stand up on the floor, and, I might say, speak rhetorically, knowing that they are not going to get the results but trying to score points back home. These are Senators that worked together to accomplish something solid. And it is worthwhile. I compliment the three of them for being cooperative in compromising and getting the work done.
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Max Baucus
Democratic · Montana

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Acknowledging the collaborative efforts of Senators from Florida, Oregon, and another state.

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