The pursuit of bi-partisanship should not and cannot lead us beyond the realm of reason, beyond the scope of science.
Sheldon Whitehouse: “The pursuit of bi-partisanship should not and cannot lead us beyond the realm of reason, beyond the scope of science.”
On the recordOctober 28, 2009
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Whitehouse emphasizes the importance of maintaining reason and science in bipartisan efforts.
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