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Harry Reid: “There was only one little bit of celebration filled by top aides. The president invited some staffers up to the Truman…”

On the recordMarch 21, 2010
There was only one little bit of celebration filled by top aides. The president invited some staffers up to the Truman Balcony which overlooks the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

Editor's note · Context

Harry Reid discusses the atmosphere in the White House following the passage of the health care bill, indicating a mix of celebration and a return to work.

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