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Harry Reid: “It appears to me, as I said earlier today, we have had so many code words. This is a filibuster. We were told yesterday…”

On the recordSeptember 26, 2002
It appears to me, as I said earlier today, we have had so many code words. This is a filibuster. We were told yesterday there were 30 speakers on this amendment. Realistically, what amendment ever had 30 speakers? There won't be 30 speakers on this amendment, but there will be a lot of people moving around, stalling for time, which has happened now for 4 weeks on this bill. I said yesterday, and I am beginning to believe more all the time, and it appears clear to me, that there does not seem to be any intention of either the White House or the Republican majority in the House or the minority in the Senate, of wanting to move this bill forward.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the challenges of moving a bill forward amid perceived filibuster tactics.

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