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Harry Reid: “I want to personally extend my appreciation to our leader, who spent a great deal of time with the majority leader…”

On the recordJuly 24, 1996
I want to personally extend my appreciation to our leader, who spent a great deal of time with the majority leader trying to work this out. I think it shows good faith that we are trying to move things over here. We feel comfortable with the agreement and especially appreciate the work of the leadership.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Expressing appreciation for leadership efforts in reaching an agreement.

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