Harry Reid said "I hope everyone within the sound of my voice understands how unfair and senseless the request is by my friend. We had discussions on the floor yesterday. The minority whip recognized that Senator McCain, Senator Obama, and Senator Clinton are not going to be here today. It has been very clear that I told them I needed an evening to get them here. If I tell them they have to be here tomorrow, they will be here tomorrow. Everybody knows this request by my friend is without foundation. The Republicans--all 49 of them--are going to have to vote on the Senate stimulus package. They have to vote on that. Therefore, I object." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 5, 2008

I hope everyone within the sound of my voice understands how unfair and senseless the request is by my friend. We had discussions on the floor yesterday. The minority whip recognized that Senator McCain, Senator Obama, and Senator Clinton are not going to be here today. It has been very clear that I told them I needed an evening to get them here. If I tell them they have to be here tomorrow, they will be here tomorrow. Everybody knows this request by my friend is without foundation. The Republicans--all 49 of them--are going to have to vote on the Senate stimulus package. They have to vote on that. Therefore, I object.

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Harry Reid

Democratic · Nevada

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Editor's note · Context

Addressing a request related to the Senate stimulus package during a floor debate.

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