Harry Reid: “this is a solemn occasion, to have the Senate stand in silence in respect for the sacrifices made by the fighting men…”

“this is a solemn occasion, to have the Senate stand in silence in respect for the sacrifices made by the fighting men and women of this country. Our thoughts go out, not only to the lives of these individuals but to their families. This is only a small token of what we can do to recognize the sacrifices they have made, leaving behind their sons and daughters, the husbands and wives and friends. We all have been touched by the deaths of these 2,000 in one way or the other. It is my prayer that the sacrifices made will prove to have been warranted. I am grateful to my colleagues for being here today on both sides of the aisle, and I am grateful to Senator Frist who has joined in this moment of silence. It is something that I will remember, and I hope we all do.”