"You can never solve a problem without talking……" — Olympia Snowe
"You can never solve a problem without talking to people with whom you disagree. The United States Senate is predicated and based on consensus building. That was certainly the vision of the founding fathers."
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20 Quotes by Olympia Snowe
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You can't have the legislative and executive branch working in a parallel universe...the partisanship that has gripped Washington has prevented…
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One difficulty in making the Senate work the way it was intended is that America's electorate is increasingly divided into…
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I have been immeasurably honored to serve the people of Maine for nearly 40 years in public office and for…
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What is the purpose of public service? It's to solve problems for the people you represent and certainly in the…
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When history calls, history calls,
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At an unprecedented time with the worst attack ever on our soil, our President displayed extraordinary determination, leadership and resolve…
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Unfortunately, money in politics is an insidious thing - and a loophole in our campaign finance system was taken advantage…
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Hopefully, 21 years later, Judge Roberts possesses an openness with respect to issues of gender-based wage discrimination.
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We recognized in 1996 that, with progress in the field of genetics accelerating at a breathtaking pace, we need to…
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Most breast cancer-related deaths can be prevented through simple and painless preventive measures. A late diagnosis can result in more…
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In today's world, it is no longer unimaginable to think that business can operate - and even thrive - in…
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It is time that we provide clarity for our seniors, informing them of the services available that will lower the…
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