Harry Reid: “I ask through the Chair, is the Senator aware that this new gambit across the hall in the House of Representatives is…”

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.

Get rid of the filibuster. It’s nothing. As Barack Obama said at John Lewis’ funeral, it’s part of the leftovers from the days of slave owners. You have got to get rid of it. It’s very bad.

The portraits of Senator Harry Reid and Senator Ted Stevens are the first additions to the leadership series since 2011.

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.