Harry Reid said "Mr. President, reserving the right to object, my friend knows we have an extenders package which we have to complete before we leave for the Memorial Day recess. There are a number of matters in that bill that are extremely important to people throughout this country, vital to people throughout this country. My friend said his issue is noncontroversial. The controversy is in the eye of the beholder. I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

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Mr. President, reserving the right to object, my friend knows we have an extenders package which we have to complete before we leave for the Memorial Day recess. There are a number of matters in that bill that are extremely important to people throughout this country, vital to people throughout this country. My friend said his issue is noncontroversial. The controversy is in the eye of the beholder. I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.

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