Harry Reid actually said...

Senators have used the filibuster to stand up to popular presidents. To block legislation. Yes, even as I've stated, to stall executive nominees. The roots of the filibuster are found in the Constitution and in our own rules. It will change the Senate forever and that's not good.

Context

Reid warns about the long-term consequences of changing the filibuster rules.

11/20/2013

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