Our intent will not be to create gridlock. Oh, except maybe from time to time.
Meaning of the quote
The quote suggests that the politician's goal is generally not to cause confusion or delay in the political process. However, they admit that they may sometimes purposefully create some of this confusion or delay, or "gridlock," for their own reasons. The politician seems to be acknowledging a willingness to use gridlock tactics, even though their stated intent is to avoid it.
About Bob Dole
Bob Dole, a prominent American politician, served in the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate for over 30 years. He was the Republican presidential nominee in 1996 and the vice presidential nominee in 1976. Dole had a long and distinguished career in public service, playing a key role in the Republican party and helping to shape U.S. politics for decades.
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