History is known to repeat itself and in case of the ongoing budget stalemate, if the events of 1991 would be repeated, many would see that as a positive.

Governor Jim Edgar says a key to reaching a deal on July 19th, 1991 was keeping tongues in check, and it could be a key now.

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Edgar says after a slow start, he and House Speaker Michael Madigan were able to let bygones be bygones.

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Edgar helped orchestrate a financial reversal of fortunate as the state went from a $1 billion deficit to a $1.5 billion surplus and the state was even able to establish a rainy day fund.