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Harry Reid: “I do have to say to Senator Specter, I haven't had a chance to compliment him lately, but I have done it in the past.…”

On the recordMarch 29, 2007
I do have to say to Senator Specter, I haven't had a chance to compliment him lately, but I have done it in the past. Even though it has been 25 years since I practiced law, I look back with great, fond memories of my practice of law. I did a lot of trial work. From the first day I arrived in Washington, I recognized the intellectual, legal brilliance of the Senator from Pennsylvania. I say that without any question. He is someone who has made Washington a better place because of his probative questions always. I appreciate having the opportunity to congratulate the Senator once again on his skill as a lawyer. He has used it well in the Senate.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Complimenting Senator Specter on his legal skills and contributions to the Senate.

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