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Harry Reid: “We only have three Senators out campaigning, McCain, Clinton, and Obama, and it was my suggestion that tomorrow, if the…”

On the recordFebruary 4, 2008
We only have three Senators out campaigning, McCain, Clinton, and Obama, and it was my suggestion that tomorrow, if the Republicans don't want votes, then shouldn't we at least have the ability to see if we can complete the offering of amendments on the FISA legislation? ... I think it is very important we get FISA done. The end is near on FISA. We have worked out an agreement to finish that bill. So I say to my friend, if I came and offered a consent agreement in keeping with what your suggestion is, do you think you could get it approved tonight?
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the scheduling of votes and amendments related to FISA legislation.

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