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Harry Reid: I mention that because I came here when we did not have many women Senators. It adds such a bright light to the Senate…

On the recordJune 25, 2002
I mention that because I came here when we did not have many women Senators. It adds such a bright light to the Senate to have these strong, good, women serving the country. One out of every five Democrats in the Senate is a woman. That is going to increase. It will be one in four, one in three, then it will be even, and, who knows, maybe one day women will be in the majority. I applaud the people of Louisiana for sending to the Senate Mary Landrieu, who has added so much in her 6 years here.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the increasing representation of women in the Senate.

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