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On the recordJune 14, 1996
I can not support the nomination of Alan Greenspan. He has rendered great service to the country. But I think the time has come for new leadership. We need to look at what is taking place at the Fed not only regarding its monetary policy but also internal management. I think that we need to send a message to the American public that what is going on in the Federal Reserve Board is not good. As a result of that, I have indicated I will not support the nomination of Alan Greenspan, a nomination that has been submitted to the Senate of the United States by a Democrat, Bill Clinton.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Addressing the nomination of Alan Greenspan during Senate floor debate.

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