Cooperative Politics Quotes

We never believe in divisive politics; we always work for an inclusive politics.

There are things we can do [with violence], and we ought to do it in a bipartisan way.

When times are tough and people are frustrated and angry and hurting and uncertain, the politics of constant conflict may be good, but what is good politics does not necessarily work in the real world. What works in the real world is cooperation.

I believe in working in a bipartisan manner.

It doesn't really matter what party you come from. I think the people appreciate that and they know that you're working together, that you can provide the kind of leadership to bring both of the parties together, and do the kind of things that need to be done for the state.

Divided government need not be dysfunctional government.

I've been able to bridge divides in a very partisan time and get Republicans and Democrats to work with me to try to improve people's lives.