Harry Reid actually said...

It really is the worst possible time to be conducting a filibuster. They're forcing us to wait until tomorrow morning at -- let's see, today's still Friday -- until Sunday morning at 1:00 a.m. to have this vote. Our economy hangs on the balance. And for the first time in the history of our country, unless there is a compromise or they accept my bill, we're headed for economic disaster.

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Harry Reid criticizes the timing of the filibuster and emphasizes the urgency of reaching a compromise to avoid economic disaster.

07/28/2011

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