We don't want any delays. ... It's time for compromise. That's what politics is about.
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Include others. As Senator Pat Moynihan said, Stubborn opposition to proposals often has no other basis than the complaining question, 'Why wasn't I consulted'
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My hope is that they will either be killed or taken prisoner.
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