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On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
There are 200 years of history that would argue that you and I need to reconsider our optimism.
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Cole reflects on historical challenges in Congress regarding optimism for timely negotiations.

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