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Mark Hatfield: “first I want to express my deep appreciation for the kind words expressed by the chairman of our subcommittee, Senator…”

On the recordSeptember 28, 1995
first I want to express my deep appreciation for the kind words expressed by the chairman of our subcommittee, Senator Gramm of Texas, and to say in response that it has been one of those wonderful occasions and experiences that sometimes happen in the Senate, and that is when we get down together one-on-one to negotiate and to try to find out the other person's perspective, the other person's viewpoint, the other person's priorities, and come to a new appreciation that this indeed, is one of the strengths of this institution--its diversity. And at the same time there is diversity in this institution, it does not mean that it means stalemate. It does not equal stalemate diversity. I could find no person with greater sensitivity and words indeed than that personified by Mr. Gramm in working out the differences and also, at the same time, working for the same goal. I come to appreciate, from time to time, the strength of diversity.
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Mark Hatfield
Oregon
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Discussing the importance of diversity and collaboration in the Senate.

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