Harry Reid: “this afternoon, I rise to extend the thoughts and prayers of the entire Senate to Senator Ken Salazar who left the…”

“this afternoon, I rise to extend the thoughts and prayers of the entire Senate to Senator Ken Salazar who left the Capitol last night to be with his mother, Emma. Mrs. Salazar is suffering from very delicate health. She was taken early this morning from her home in Alamosa, CO, to Denver for hospitalization. The entire Salazar family is together in Denver as we speak comforting her and each other during this very difficult time. I want them to know that the thoughts of everyone in this Chamber are with them. Those of us who have come to know Ken Salazar know what a gentleman he is and how family oriented he is. I spoke to him last night as he was getting ready to leave, and he is very concerned about his mom. We wish Ken and his family the very best. I hope all Members of the Senate family would keep this good man and his family in their prayers. ____________________”