“I’m not going to take anything for granted.”

I didn’t say that but I could have.

The lobbyist I’m working with did.

We were singing off the same voting list.

Better to anticipate an opponent’s action to harm your bill that doesn’t come about than to be ambushed by some maneuver you didn’t anticipate.

The lobbyist and I also discussed what a compromise might consist of.

Support from the other side of an amended bill is not likely.

We’d settle for not opposing the bill – in any way shape or form.