But, in this speech, he finally conceded that the party has demonstrated no interest in the values of compromise and realism.
Proposition 8 does not promote the values of compromise and deliberation through our states elected democratic institutions.
Parents also need to teach their children to respect differences in culture while understanding the values of compromise and, most importantly, peaceful coexistence.
On Ms. Hatmaker's show, Mr. O'Rourke spoke of the American value of compromise.
As Mr. Daschle concluded today, "I think it's important that we all recognize the value of compromise, the urgency of compromise and the real practicality of compromise.
On policy matters, Mr. Clinton knew the value of compromise, and he stole the middle ground on any number of issues.
For while some moderate Republicans have been tugged rightward by conservative insurgencies, Mr Simpson does not hide his establishment credentials, merrily celebrating the value of compromise and bipartisanship.
Of Tim Kaine, he said, laughing, "That guy's a full-on nerd!" When Clinton mentioned the value of compromise, he said, rolling his eyes, "It's the work of the Devil".
So, also, even some who wouldn't necessarily have been called statesmanlike, such as former House Republican Vin Weber, learned the value of compromise during their tenure on the Hill, and it also served them well afterwards.
If its members won't relearn the value of compromise, then voters must use the next election to show that they want representatives who care enough about governing to try to compromise.
There have been a few instances of senior Taliban leaders who have defected to the Afghan government, and no doubt there is a range of views within the Taliban leadership about the value of compromise and the pursuit, a la the Muslim Brotherhood, of Islamic politics by peaceful means.
