Harry Reid: “I will use leader time. I want the record spread with the fact that Senator Ensign will miss the vote today. The Senate…”

“I will use leader time. I want the record spread with the fact that Senator Ensign will miss the vote today. The Senate is very fortunate. He was in a head-on collision in Las Vegas going to the airport to return to Washington, DC. I spoke to him from the hospital. He is going to be fine. He has no head injuries. The bags inflated, and I am sure saved him great bodily pain. I talked to him. He was under some medication. He said he is sore but he is going to be fine. With all the travel we do, we all live on the edge of something happening. I am so happy Senator Ensign is fine. He is a wonderful man. He has great faith. He is a good friend of mine and to all of the Senate. I know all of our thoughts and prayers will be with him. I am confident he is going to be fine. As indicated, I spoke with him. I want Darlene, especially, to know our thoughts are with her and the children.”