Harry Reid: “I believe--although I am never certain--that cloture will not be invoked on the asbestos bill. The reason I mention that…”

“I believe--although I am never certain--that cloture will not be invoked on the asbestos bill. The reason I mention that is I think the work done by Senators Feinstein, Hatch, Kyl, and Leahy has been tremendous on this piece of legislation that we are going to debate tomorrow. It was originally in the form of a constitutional amendment. Even though I was a cosponsor of that early on, I think this is the appropriate way to do it. I am very happy this most important legislation will be completed tomorrow. We don't often get to pat each other on the back around here for cooperation, but certainly this is an indication that people have worked well together and it is very good for the people of our country.”