Kim Reynolds Quotes

We are a country that does better when we do debate and air our differences.

Healthy disagreement, debate, leading to compromise has always been the American way.

Criticism, any amount, we welcome it. Come, let's have a discussion - in Parliament, all the better.

For me I made it clear that I wanted to meet with both sides of the political spectrum.

Nebraskans have very strong opinions, but we sit down around a table and we solve our problems.

Our history is that we can very aggressively, if necessary, and openly and democratically discuss our differences. We have a democratic history in which we come together and vote on these things.

Dialogue means debates and everyone's point of view.

I love disagreements. I love the democratic process. If I'm in a room where everybody agrees, I start to nod off.

I'd much rather have 15 people arguing about something than 15 people splitting into two camps, each side convinced it's right and not talking to the other.

That's what we're missing. We're missing argument. We're missing debate. We're missing colloquy. We're missing all sorts of things. Instead, we're accepting.

And humility in politics means accepting that one party doesn't have all the answers; recognising that working in partnership is progress not treachery.

Politics is about a lot more than winning and losing. I think politics at its best is about compromise, shades of grey and about issues.

To disagree, one doesn't have to be disagreeable.

Genuine dialogue, not rhetorical bomb-throwing, leads to progress.

While there continues to be differences, the important point is that all citizens and elected officials use democratic and legal avenues for solving those differences.

You can never solve a problem without talking to people with whom you disagree. The United States Senate is predicated and based on consensus building. That was certainly the vision of the founding fathers.

The aim of argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

I also know that there have been many times in our history when the proximity of an election has induced exactly the kind of leadership and consensus-building that produce progress in our democracy.

Dialoging is the first principle of good government.

In government, consensus is more important than command; persuasion not only works better than arrogance, it's vital to the democratic process.

This is a duty now. Pick up the phone and call me, particularly when your ideas differ from mine.

I must remind the right honorable gentleman that a monologue is not a decision.

Without dialogue, you cannot run parliament. You have to interact.

A critical component of progress is engaging with people you don't agree with - everything else is the status quo.

The best way to promote and protect opportunity is through collaboration, consensus-building, and pragmatic problem-solving. Throughout nearly 30 years in public service, I have approached tough challenges by making room for as many people as possible around the table in search of common ground.