Movie buffs will remember the closing scene of the 1942 classic Casablanca where Rick, played by Humphrey Bogart, is walking off with Louis, portrayed by Claude Rains, saying "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
Fast forward close to 80 years later and you see this scene at the Nation's Capitol.
Both Senators Bernie Sanders and Joe Manchin, after trading critiques of each other at rivaling press gatherings and op-eds, emerged after the first of hopefully several one on one discussions to bridge the differences over the Biden/Harris Build Back Better Plan.
Senator Manchin also met one on one with House Progressive Caucus leader Pramila Jaypal.
In a video taken by Frank Thorp on Twitter, both Senators are seen telling reporters "we're talking."
Senator Sanders also said, "we're going to make some progress."
Senator Manchin, as he entered his vehicle, relayed "never give up Bernie."
Maybe, this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Hopefully, this is a sign that a final deal is not far away and the American People will be able to cheer the passage of two major pieces of legislation that will upgrade and modernize the nation's infrastructure, aid and expand the middle class, lift people out of poverty, take steps to promote clean energy and reduce pollution and move the country forward.
Hopefully.
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