May 9, 2016
I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: S. 2907 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of…
Harry Reid
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Harry Reid is a former United States Senator from Nevada, serving from 1987 to 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Reid held the position of Senate Majority Leader from 2007 to 2015, making him one of the most powerful figures in the Senate during his tenure. He was known for his leadership on various issues, including healthcare reform and economic recovery efforts following the 2008 financial crisis. Reid played a significant role in passing the Affordable Care Act and was a strong advocate for renewable energy and land conservation in Nevada.
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May 9, 2016
last Wednesday, the Senate lost one of its Members, our friend and colleague Bob Bennett. He passed away at his home in Arlington, VA. There is a whole lot I can say about Bob Bennett. He was my friend. Landra and I were close to him and…
May 9, 2016
a notable thing happened this weekend across the Atlantic. The people of London, England, elected Sadiq Khan as the first Muslim mayor of their city. The mayor of the city of London is a Muslim, a proud Muslim. That election speaks to the…
May 9, 2016
Donald Trump is the Republican Presidential nominee. Let's think about that--the party of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and many other Republicans, such as Ronald Reagan and Dwight Eisenhower. The party of these great people…
May 9, 2016
today I wish to recognize the career of Dr. James ``Jim'' Richardson, who is retiring from the University of Nevada, Reno, UNR, this year. Dr. Richardson is stepping down from his positions as director of judicial studies and foundation…
Apr 28, 2016
I wish to honor the 25th anniversary of Boys Town Nevada. Serving southern Nevada's most vulnerable children, Boys Town Nevada helps to support and educate children and families in need. Boys Town opened its doors in Nevada in 1991. Since…
Apr 28, 2016
to my friend from Florida, yes. And where did he get that information in preparing this legislation? He got it from the administration. Everybody knows what is in this legislation. What my friend the assistant Republican leader said is…
Apr 28, 2016
I wish to honor the 10th anniversary of Project Real. Project Real will formally celebrate over 10 years of teaching Nevada students the importance of the law and giving them the tools they need to prevent crime. Since 2005, Project Real…
Apr 28, 2016
imagine though, if you will, that this great country is facing a potential outbreak of a dangerous virus. It is nothing that was made up in the movies, nothing that is on a special TV show. It is actually a potential outbreak of a…
Apr 28, 2016
when I first came to the Senate, I was so fortunate I was put on the Appropriations Committee that very first day I was here. I loved my assignment. For many years, I had the good fortune of either chairing or being the ranking member of…
Apr 28, 2016
I am pleased to do that. I want the record to be spread with the fact that this good man--more than any other Senator, because of what he is facing and will face in the very hot, humid, and sometimes tropical State of Florida--recognized…
Apr 28, 2016
The record should reflect that the people of Puerto Rico are American citizens. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 157, H.R. 3038; that all after the enacting clause be…
Apr 28, 2016
my friend the assistant Republican leader has a lot of nerve. There have been a lot of States affected with emergencies in the last decade, and Texas has had its share. We have been willing to help them on floods and fires and all the…
Apr 27, 2016
I want to take just a minute to talk about the tragedy that struck the Capitol Police yesterday. At 5 a.m., United States Capitol Police Officer Pat Millham was working out in the gym. He suffered a massive heart attack. Those who were…
Apr 27, 2016
it is too bad my Republican friends continue to attack ObamaCare. It is working. The ranks of the uninsured are as low as they have ever been. More people are getting access to health care, and they are healthier. More people are healthier…
Apr 27, 2016
today I wish to recognize the 50th anniversary of the St. Jude's Ranch for Children, Nevada Campus. St. Jude's Ranch for Children was founded by Father Jack Adam to support abused and neglected children and give them an opportunity to…
Apr 27, 2016
reserving the right to object. We have no problem moving the vote to noon, but I want everyone to be clear that we would be happy to have a vote to pass this bill right now. The only thing holding up the bill is, of course, the amendment…
Apr 27, 2016
I have the deepest respect, without any question, for the Senator from Tennessee, who is my friend, and, of course, Senator Feinstein is already legendary as a figure in Democratic politics and politics of this country. But I have some…
Apr 26, 2016
I want to be clear about something else, something that is vitally important, something that is imperative. The Senate must do something now to address the outbreak of the Zika virus. We are not going to interfere with the Energy and Water…
Apr 26, 2016
Benjamin Franklin said: ``When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.'' The drought is here. It has been going on for 15 to 20 years in the western part of the United States. All over the West, we are perilously close to running dry…
Apr 26, 2016
I appreciate the good work, the exemplary work done on the Energy and Water appropriations bill by Senators Feinstein and Alexander. I managed that legislation for many years. Most of the time, it was with Pete Domenici from New Mexico. I…
Apr 25, 2016
as each day passes, the senior Senator from Iowa further distinguishes himself as the most political and partisan Judiciary Committee chairman in history. Last Friday, Senator Grassley took his political partisanship to a new low when he…
Apr 25, 2016
I commented to my able assistant who is at my desk with me, Bill Dauster--I have always--whenever the Presiding Officer says the Pledge of Allegiance, I am amazed at how she stands at attention. It brings back her old military mind, I am…
Apr 21, 2016
I announce that the Senator from Illinois (Mr. Durbin), the Senator from Connecticut (Mr. Murphy), and the Senator from Vermont (Mr. Sanders) are necessarily absent. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Hoeven). Are there any other Senators in the…
Apr 21, 2016
it is difficult for me to be here to talk about what I am going to talk about because I believe that the Senate operates only when there is trust among the Members of this body. A man whom I served with whom I have such great respect for…
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