Tom Daschle
Tom Daschle
Thomas Andrew "Tom" Daschleis a policy advisor, lobbyist, former U.S. Senator from South Dakota, and former U.S. Senate Majority Leader. He is a member of the Democratic Party...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth9 December 1947
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I think we are isolating ourselves, and in so isolating ourselves, I think we're minimizing ourselves, I don't think we are taken as seriously today as we were a few years ago.
differences may republican
There may not be much difference between Democrats and Republicans anymore.
giving-up common-sense wish
If I could leave this body with one wish, it would be that we never give up that search for common ground, .. The politics of common ground will not be found on the far right, or on the far left. That is not where most Americans live. We will only find it on the firm middle ground, based on common sense and shared values.
minorities agendas matter
When you're in the minority, it doesn't matter what you're agenda is, you're not going to have the degree of freedom that you have as a member of the majority.
voice issues speak
On issues relating to taxes, you don't always speak with one voice.
cutting president politics
We will also never bring up the permanent tax cut the president is advocating.
mass-destruction iraq wmd
Iraq is not the only nation in the world to possess weapons of mass destruction, but it is the only nation with a leader who has used them against his own people.
responsibility people requirements
Bipartisanship isn't an option anymore; it is a requirement. The American people have divided responsibility for leadership right down the middle.
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Make no mistake, tax cheaters cheat us all, and the IRS should enforce our laws to the letter.
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We're going to bump the session now until Dec. 5, ... The feeling was there was just too much uncertainty swirling around both Washington and the campaigns to make the session productive.
ask concern expressed questions tough
There are those who have expressed concern that this has become politicized, ... I think you have to ask the tough questions to get the right answers.
accused deal family increase issues number worry
When I was accused of being an obstructionist, there was a corresponding, a very significant increase in the number of issues that my family and I had to deal with. And I worry about that,
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Whether we come up with a solution or not is an open question. Members on both sides of the aisle are wanting to be careful about things we write here.
challenges difficult fact faith good
Were it not for the fact that we demonstrated good faith today, we would not be able to demonstrate good faith when challenges and difficult circumstances arise.