Harry Reid said "I have served in public office since 1964. My first public office was 33 years ago. During that period of time I have had the good fortune to serve with great men and women, but I can honestly say I have never served with the likes of Senator Robert C. Byrd. As far as this Senator is concerned, he is a unique individual. I hope some day that Senator Byrd will complete what I understand he is working on, and that is the story about his life. I know a little bit about the life of Senator Byrd. I am an avid history fan, and every bit and piece I can find, and have found, about Senator Byrd I have tried to comprehend and understand. With someone of this magnitude, we sometimes wonder how he arrived at the point where he has such accolades pushed in his direction every day." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 7, 1997

I have served in public office since 1964. My first public office was 33 years ago. During that period of time I have had the good fortune to serve with great men and women, but I can honestly say I have never served with the likes of Senator Robert C. Byrd. As far as this Senator is concerned, he is a unique individual. I hope some day that Senator Byrd will complete what I understand he is working on, and that is the story about his life. I know a little bit about the life of Senator Byrd. I am an avid history fan, and every bit and piece I can find, and have found, about Senator Byrd I have tried to comprehend and understand. With someone of this magnitude, we sometimes wonder how he arrived at the point where he has such accolades pushed in his direction every day.

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Harry Reid

Democratic · Nevada

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Editor's note · Context

Paying tribute to Senator Robert C. Byrd during a Senate floor speech.

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