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Harry Reid: I appreciate the outline of today's activities by the acting leader. I would say, however, I think we had better…

On the recordFebruary 9, 2000
I appreciate the outline of today's activities by the acting leader. I would say, however, I think we had better understand that there is a unanimous consent agreement floating around now that is not even close, and so unless there is more work done in this regard, I think there will be a number of people on this side who simply will object to the proposal. But I am always open to suggestions, and I say to the acting leader that if the manager of the bill, Senator Murkowski, has some ideas in this regard, we are certainly a phone call away.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing a unanimous consent agreement and the need for further negotiation.

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