Political Quotes

Harry Reid: “I say to the leader and the chairman of the full committee that I am sorry I was late, but we had a hearing on suicide…”

On the recordFebruary 8, 2000
I say to the leader and the chairman of the full committee that I am sorry I was late, but we had a hearing on suicide which Senator Specter was gracious enough to hold. I was there because, as the leader knows, my dad killed himself a number of years ago. It was a very emotional hearing for me. I know it has been inconvenient for Senator Murkowski and the leader, Senator Bryan, and others, but I do appreciate their understanding. The hearing is over, so I can give my full time and attention to this matter. I appreciate everyone allowing me to be late.
Said by
Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Addressing his tardiness due to a hearing on suicide and sharing a personal connection to the topic.

Share

More from Harry Reid

Dec 28, 2021

I didn’t have success because of my good looks, or because I was a genius. I had success because I worked harder than anybody else.

msnbc.com
Dec 28, 2021

He has no regrets. He says he had to do it to save Obama’s presidency because of what the Republicans were doing to obstruct the president’s confirmation of judges and other legislative things.

msnbc.com
Dec 17, 2022

I didn't make it in life because of my athletic prowess. I didn't make it because of my good looks. I didn't make it because I'm a genius. I made it because I worked hard.

nbcnews.com
Jan 3, 2022

The country is better off having a real democracy, not a fake democracy. Sixty percent is not a democracy.

msnbc.com

Other voices in this conversation