Harry Reid: “I have said on the floor previously that the veterans of America recognize how important our work is here. So much that…”

“I have said on the floor previously that the veterans of America recognize how important our work is here. So much that we do reflects on these different programs. I also think if things are as difficult as they appear, we may have to do something on that Tuesday. That will certainly be up to the leader. But I also recognize that other than Senator Frist and Senator Daschle, no one has had a more difficult job these last few weeks than the Presiding Officer and Senator Byrd. Trying to marshal through these appropriations bills is extremely difficult. But we have made really good progress. To think we have been able in just the last few weeks to do as much as we have here on the Senate floor with the appropriations bills is significant. Debating the Interior appropriations conference report this coming Monday is also important. I think there is light at end of the tunnel. With the chairman cajoling, along with the Presiding Officer, we can continue to make progress.”