Harry Reid: “prior to the distinguished Senator from Maine leaving the floor, I want to express my appreciation to her, Senator…”

“prior to the distinguished Senator from Maine leaving the floor, I want to express my appreciation to her, Senator Lieberman, Senator Dodd, and Senator Lott for their work on lobbying reform. We are going to complete this legislation; it is just a question of when we complete the legislation. It is something we need to do, and the American people want us to do it. Even though I am sure everyone's patience was tested yesterday--I have managed bills and I know how difficult it is when you can see the light at the end of the tunnel and somebody throws up a light and you can no longer see the end--we will complete the legislation. I am hopeful and I am confident we can do it on a bipartisan basis.”