09/09/2002
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"We would hope that the Democrat leaders would start coming to the table with ideas for solving the problem, instead of simply standing in the way of solutions."
"We have a serious problem. Why aren't you doing something about it?"
"Unfortunately, Senate Democratic leaders -- I mean, some Democratic leaders continue to simply stand in the way of a solution."
"This is a time when we should be welcoming ideas, not getting into ruling things out."