Political Quotes

Harry Reid: “I say to my friend in closing, I understand there might be a cost involved. CBO has indicated to the manager of the bill…”

On the recordSeptember 29, 1999
I say to my friend in closing, I understand there might be a cost involved. CBO has indicated to the manager of the bill $50 million. I think it would be a fraction of that, but we need not get into that today. For any one of these women I talked about today who have been inadvertently stabbed with one of these needles, their medical bills are huge. There isn't a single one of these women who doesn't have medical expenses less than $100,000. When added up, it comes out to a tremendous amount of money that could be saved, notwithstanding the pain and suffering of these individuals and their families.
Said by
Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the financial implications of medical expenses for women affected by needle injuries.

Share

More from Harry Reid

Jan 3, 2022

Get rid of the filibuster. It’s nothing. As Barack Obama said at John Lewis’ funeral, it’s part of the leftovers from the days of slave owners. You have got to get rid of it. It’s very bad.

msnbc.com
Dec 17, 2022

I didn't make it in life because of my athletic prowess. I didn't make it because of my good looks. I didn't make it because I'm a genius. I made it because I worked hard.

nbcnews.com
Jan 3, 2022

The country is better off having a real democracy, not a fake democracy. Sixty percent is not a democracy.

msnbc.com
Jun 27, 2022

The portraits of Senator Harry Reid and Senator Ted Stevens are the first additions to the leadership series since 2011.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation