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Bipartisanship Requires Hard Work and Political Will

Series: Lee H. Hamilton Commentaries
From: Woodrow Wilson Center
Length: 00:01:22

Drawing on his 34 years in office, Lee H. Hamilton offers a unique perspective on Congress, foreign affairs, and the legislative process. Read the full description.

Lhc_prx_pic_small The recent “bipartisan” healthcare forum was mostly a display of two sides talking past one another.  Former Congressman Lee Hamilton says that it was a lesson in why “Bipartisanship Requires Hard Work and Political Will?"

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The recent “bipartisan” healthcare forum was mostly a display of two sides talking past one another.  Former Congressman Lee Hamilton says that it was a lesson in why “Bipartisanship Requires Hard Work and Political Will?"