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Harry Reid: We believe, on this side on the substantive issues, everybody is almost there. It appears the only difference we have is…

On the recordApril 30, 2001
We believe, on this side on the substantive issues, everybody is almost there. It appears the only difference we have is with the dollar numbers. The motion to proceed will be agreed to overwhelmingly anyway. It seems to me it will set the wrong tone for this important legislation if we have to go to it by a cloture motion having been filed.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the progress and tone of important legislation during Senate debate.

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