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Thomas Daschle: “I want to finish this bill this week. I want to be as cooperative and as forceful with our colleagues on both sides of…”

On the recordJune 28, 2000
I want to finish this bill this week. I want to be as cooperative and as forceful with our colleagues on both sides of the aisle in accommodating that kind of schedule. There comes a time when we have to try to bring this to a close. I want to do it as soon as we can and still accommodate Senators who have good amendments to offer. Please come to the floor and agree to time limits for each amendment. Work with us to see if we can't winnow down the list a little bit. We have had some cooperation, but it is going to take a lot more cooperation if we, indeed, are going to get the bill done on time. I believe we are ready to vote.
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Thomas Daschle
South Dakota
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Discussing the need for cooperation to finalize a bill during Senate floor debate.

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