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On the recordFebruary 12, 2004
Legislation is the art of compromise. Had Senator Inhofe stuck to his guns and I stuck to my guns, we would not have a bill. That is nothing bad. That is what legislation is all about, consensus building.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada
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Discussing the importance of compromise in legislation during Senate floor debate.

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