What I always say with these things, when you`re trying to do comprehensive things like tax reform, there … - John Yarmuth

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Truly the gods have not from the beginning revealed all things to mortals, but by long seeking, mortals discover what is better.

John Yarmuth

What I always say with these things, when you`re trying to do comprehensive things like tax reform, there will be 20,000 lobbyists in Washington trying to work their will on that piece of legislation so, you know, people think it`s going to be a lot easier than it will end up being.

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I was part of the gang of eight in the house in 2013 that was working on comprehensive immigration reform. We talked a lot about border security and what was effective and what was not. Walls are not effective when you`re out in the desert and you don`t need them.

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