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Harry Reid: “Through the Chair, I further question my friend, is the Senator aware in that debate over a period of years that lots…”

On the recordJuly 13, 2004
Through the Chair, I further question my friend, is the Senator aware in that debate over a period of years that lots and lots of money was spent in ads for and against the amendment, door-to-door activities took place, many more grassroots activities, editorials in newspapers, all in the State of Nevada? Whether you were for or against the ban on same-sex marriages, these activities took place in the State of Nevada; and now in the State of Nevada, in its constitution, there is a prohibition. The people of the State of Nevada had a right to do that; didn't they?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the debate and activities surrounding the amendment related to same-sex marriage in Nevada.

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