Democracy requires compromise, even when you are 100 percent right. That was Obama’s view and the founders of this country. The deal worked out in Congress over Trump’s border wall is something rare but vital in DC, a compromise. 

The bipartisan deal gives Trump money for only 55 miles of fences compared to the 200 miles he wanted.   

Without compromise:  

• Progress happens only if one side has overwhelming numbers . . . as we’ve seen when only Senate Republicans confirm judges and cabinet members.   
• This one-sided government produces cynicism and distrust of government.  
• If both sides refuse to compromise, they produce only gridlock. 

This is why this wall compromise is so important. It isn’t the end of divided government, but it is a pathway to better, united government. 

The 17 lawmakers who worked out the deal were driven by an essential component for compromise, a common goal: To avoid another shutdown. 

Although Trump was consulted throughout the negotiations, he now says he’s not happy with the bipartisan deal.  

We must show our support, not only for this deal but, more importantly, for reaching a compromise.  

Call your Members of Congress, who must now approve the deal, and voice your support today.