I think this reflects two things. No. 1 is the compelling quality of your own persuasiveness in bringing these things forward. Second, is the good things that happen when we have an open rule. We are actually debating, we are listening. This is an amendment that is brought to the floor, not least of which because there has been persuasion on both sides of the aisle. We have got better legislation as a result of it. I think we ought to all celebrate.
Martin Hoke: “I think this reflects two things. No. 1 is the compelling quality of your own persuasiveness in bringing these things…”
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Discussing the benefits of open debate and collaboration in the legislative process.
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