• Bipartisanship isn't an option anymore; it is a requirement. The American people have divided responsibility for leadership right down the middle.

    Tom Daschle: Bipartisanship isn't an option anymore; it is a requirement. The American people have divided responsibility for leadership right down the middle.
    "Democratic Sen. Tom Daschle, Rep. Dick Gephardt Extend Hand of Bipartisanship to President-Elect George W. Bush". www.cnn.com. December 14, 2000.