Harry Reid: “Having listened and watched what went on and having served in government most of my adult life, it is not often we see…”

“Having listened and watched what went on and having served in government most of my adult life, it is not often we see such leadership in action close up. We have seen it here today. This is remarkable. I want to publicly express my appreciation for the work done by our leader. The burdens he bears I see close up. I see your burdens, Mr. Majority Leader, but not as up close and personal as I see Senator Daschle's. What he does for us, the minority, is extraordinary, as evidenced by the very quick, instantaneous decisions he made in conjunction with you today. You are both to be applauded. This is democracy in action. It is what is good about government. I also extend accolades to the two of you. I have no military service in my background, but with the love and appreciation and dedication that Senators Stevens and Inouye have for the military, and Senator Warner and others who work for the defense of this country, they see it from a little different perspective than a lot of us because they have seen military action. I think they deserve a great deal of credit.”