Rep. George Eskridge, R-Dover, speaking out in JFAC this morning in support of the redo's of the eight vetoed budget bills, said he appreciated the statement in Gov. Butch Otter's veto message that he had no problem with the bills. "I think at this point, in this period of our legislative process, we have an honest disagreement among the bodies and the governor," Eskridge said. "Maybe it's time for some of us to put aside some of our heartfelt differences and look at a reasonable compromise that serves the people of Idaho. I would hope we would proceed in that direction. I don't think this is a punishment for doing good. I think the gentleman in the Borah building (Otter) has worked hard for the past year in determining in his mind what the responsible action should be in maintaining our roads. I would hope we go forth now with a direction that would arrive at a reasonable solution that would serve our citizens well in the state."

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