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Harry Reid: I want the Senator to know that I am going to go home tonight, tomorrow, or whenever we finish this legislation, and I…

On the recordDecember 7, 2001
I want the Senator to know that I am going to go home tonight, tomorrow, or whenever we finish this legislation, and I will be able to look in that glass because I know I did the right thing by standing next to the Senator from West Virginia on this legislation. It is the right thing to do. It is the important thing to do. I have been around a few years. I have seen it whittled away, and they are going to try to take this from you. The reason I feel so badly about it is I don't think the country is going to be as safe for my family and the people of the State of Nevada if this amendment is taken down. It is a good piece of legislation. I wish to publicly express my appreciation to my friend from West Virginia for allowing me to stand by him on this legislation.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the importance of homeland security legislation and expressing support for a colleague.

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