Harry Reid: “The problem we have is a narrow window of time because of the absolute requirement--absolute requirement to finish the…”

“The problem we have is a narrow window of time because of the absolute requirement--absolute requirement to finish the continuing appropriations resolution by February 15 to avoid a total closure of the Federal Government--a total closure of the Federal Government. There would be more time to debate amendments, and I know the distinguished Republican leader is looking at this legislation tonight. We simply want the Senate's will for the American people. I know that is what the minority wants, that is what the majority wants, and we have to figure out a process to do that. I am open to suggestions, but all I know, as I have told my two friends, there is no other way to get to the Warner resolution than how we have done it tonight.”