Famous quote by Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Weve been sitting at the compromise table for a long time. Were just waiting for that cold chair to be warmed up by the

"We've been sitting at the compromise table for a long time. We're just waiting for that cold chair to be warmed up by the Republican leadership. They still have time to do the right thing and be responsible. They just seem to be moving further and further away from it"

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This quote by Debbie Wasserman Schultz is describing the existing political climate in the United States. She is recommending that the Democratic party has actually been trying to endanger with the Republican party for a long time, however the Republican party has actually not agreed to meet them halfway. She is urging the Republican management to take responsibility as well as do the best thing, however it shows up that they are moving additionally away from compromise. This quote is a suggestion that compromise is necessary for development and that both sides need to be happy to collaborate in order to accomplish it. It is a call to action for the Republican leadership to come to the table and also collaborate with the Democrats to find a remedy that works for every person.

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This quote is written / told by Debbie Wasserman Schultz somewhere between September 27, 1966 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 32 other quotes.
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