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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.
I confirm that the Democratic leader has said he believes it is very important to finish this bill tomorrow. That way, we can conference this and have the bill on the President's desk before we take a break for Easter. As we know, this is…
For those of us who are trying to respond to our constituents at home, it seems like this is a catch-22 that you----
I have been concerned because my responsibilities on the--one of the subcommittees, one of these subcommittees' appropriations, about nuclear security.
Explain again why it is not being drawn down, because my State is desperate for monies.
I think the two managers of this bill have been fair in doing their best to list these amendments and have an orderly process to dispose of them. Not in this tranche, but maybe the next, I hope the two managers will consider having part of…
I can't help but focus on Megan. She is married. Her husband is getting ready to go to medical school. He is here. His wife is in harm's way in the Middle East. My conscience has been quirked by the very fine statement of the Senator from…
Could I ask the ranking member of the committee another question? The Senator has stated on at least two occasions this morning that there is not 5 cents in this budget to support the troops for the war that is going on in Iraq. Now we…
Would it not seem to the Senator, as it does to me, that in preparation for reconstructing Iraq there must be some budget numbers floating around down at the White House someplace? Would you think that is a fair statement?
Is the Senator telling me and anyone within the sound of my voice that in this huge budget that is now before the Senate, that has tax cuts over $1 trillion over the next 10 years, for the war in Iraq that is now going on there is not a…
We recognize there are some who feel this is not the right time, but as Americans we always rally around our troops. This time is going to be no different. The minute the first shot is fired, with rare exception, all Americans will be…
But if we have these very successful people talking about why they believe it is bad--I have been present when Mr. Gates, Mr. Buffett, and Mr. Soros all talked about their belief that by a roll of the dice, a roulette wheel, they were born…
I wanted to confirm that the Senator from North Dakota has listened to Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Sr., and George Soros. I have heard those three people state that they think it is ridiculous, senseless to have them pay no estate tax…
If he passed away, under this amendment offered by my friend from Arizona, he would pay no estate taxes.
The Senator is asking in this motion filed to recommit this bill to the committee, basically what the chairman of the Budget Committee said last year, that this should be referred back to committee because this bill has not had a committee…
Is the Senator from California saying that no matter how one feels on the underlying issue, we would be better off as a Senate if it went back to the full committee for a hearing and they had witnesses come and testify before the…
What, I say for the people who are watching this, would the Senator say as to why we have those hearings?
Funding for research in the hard sciences is one of the very best and most appropriate investments of taxpayer dollars that Congress can make.
The administration has chosen to request an additional 7-8 percent. Again, over the long-term, this is very short-sighted.
This was a wise decision that I hope will be followed-up with robust budget requests.
I appreciate that since being chosen majority leader the Senator from Tennessee has gone out of his way to make sure we have ample debate. He has used the cloture motion rarely, and we appreciate that very much. But I say, regarding the…
More important than knowing a nominee's ``judicial philosophy'' is knowing his philosophy of the Constitution. For the Constitution, in the end, is what defines us as a nation. The Constitution defines the role of the President and the…
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