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Harry Reid: I just say to the distinguished Republican leader, I had a meeting in my office yesterday on Otto Reich. Some of my…

On the recordAugust 3, 2001
I just say to the distinguished Republican leader, I had a meeting in my office yesterday on Otto Reich. Some of my friends came to speak to me very favorably about Otto Reich. I think the decision may focus more attention on it than if the President simply resubmitted the name, but as I said earlier, time will only tell if he will resubmit the name. I am sure he will resubmit the names of all the others. It just creates a lot of paperwork for a lot of people.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the nomination of Otto Reich during a Senate floor debate.

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