I wasn't aware it doesn't apply to any other States. I would think the States would want to take that into consideration. I don't have a problem with that. You need to look at the totality of a situation--and you have judges and juries who will do that--to see what recovery they might be getting through their insurance, as you decide what the award may be in terms of what their economic needs are.
Discussing considerations for state laws and economic needs in legal awards.
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You've got to do that every now and then. Even though you might get your little flak from some of the people within your conference. It's called leadership.
When you're dealing with 100 United States senators, let alone 435 House members, you're not going to get it all the way you want it. The president's going to have to give some, the president is going to have to show leadership.
I was accused of being a compromiser or a deal-maker. I didn't know those were dirty words.