"I think that the time has come when we have to forge a compromise."

And he appeared to have forged a surprising compromise among a majority of the committee members.

In effect, the governors have agreed to disagree, but they will continue trying to forge a compromise among themselves over the next 24 hours.

Despite Congress's recent inability to forge a compromise that truly addresses the problem at hand, all is not lost.

The two parties plan to open negotiations this week in an attempt to forge a bipartisan compromise.

Both sides should work harder to forge a compromise.

But he pledged to work closely with the subcommittee in forging potential compromises.

After nearly two months of fruitless negotiations, the Senate majority leader has an obligation to help forge a compromise.

Sometimes the Alaskans forge compromises that set national policy.

Supporters of a ban are trying to forge a compromise before the Legislature adjourns this week.