Senate Journal: Page 927: Wednesday, April 2, 1997

  80th Day WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1997 927
  It's there, I think, that most of today's legislators have failed. Perhaps
  because of
  the changes in technology, they've forgotten or neglected a duty, as
  leaders, to teach
  their constituents about the possibilities and the impossibilities of
  government.

  In many places, what should be an exalted word - compromise - has become a
  dirty
  word.

  Too many politicians play to the gallery and talk about seeking victory
  rather than
  accommodation. They may not quite mean what they say but they always have
  listeners who believe.

  The result is a dissemination of anger, hate, distrust and suspicion, and
  ultimately a
  lack of comprehension that in fact, in the end, we all want and are seeking
  the same
  goals.

  Thank you and good luck.

  Representative Siegrist moved that the joint convention be
  dissolved at 2:51 p.m.

  The motion prevailed by a voice vote.

  The Senate returned to the Senate Chamber and resumed regular
  session at 3:04 p.m., Senator Bartz presiding.

  RECESS

  On motion of Senator Iverson, the Senate recessed at 3:05 p.m.,
  until 4:30 p.m.


  RECONVENED

  The Senate reconvened at 4:45 p.m., President Kramer presiding.

  QUORUM CALL

  Senator Iverson requested a non record roll call to determine that a
  quorum was present.

  The vote revealed 32 present, 17 absent and a quorum present.

  BUSINESS PENDING

  Senate File 378

  The Senate resumed consideration of Senate File 378, a bill for an
  act providing for the qualifications of certain members of
  the

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