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Harry Reid: “I don't think I have to make that judgment now because the judgment, I say to my friend from New Hampshire, is not some…”

On the recordFebruary 6, 2007
I don't think I have to make that judgment now because the judgment, I say to my friend from New Hampshire, is not some diversionary matter. The issue before this body and the issue before the American people--that is why we are getting hundreds of phone calls in my office and other Senate offices around the country. The issue is does the Senate support the President's surge? That is the question. I have to say the Senator from Arizona at least was willing to put his name on it and move forward. We haven't heard a lot of speeches in favor of his resolution. Where are they?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the Senate's stance on the President's surge during a debate.

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