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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.
May I say also, while I have the Senator's attention, I say to my friend, the senior Senator from Maryland, I have been so impressed in watching what is taking place in Baltimore in the last 24 hours--almost exactly 24 hours now--to see…
This points out how dangerous it is to transport hazardous materials. Certainly, this is a clear indication of how dangerous it really is.
In the interest of constructing these projects as quickly as possible and with the greatest savings to the American taxpayer, I would respond to my colleague that we will be happy to consider any such conference report language. I urge him…
The committee is award of the good work the consortium has produced with department of Energy funding over the past decade. The Senate will do its best to try and identify funding for the consortium while in conference with the House.
Yes, I am aware of the consortium and am familiar with the good work and significant achievements that the consortium has produced for the Department of Energy in the past.
I agree that we need to conduct such field tests. I know that the Senator from North Dakota would like a field test in North Dakota, which would be extremely valuable, with the State's cold and wind conditions, to help determine the…
Yes, it is our intention to seek the House funding level for photovoltaics in conference, and push for our funding level for CSP and solar buildings. All three solar programs deserve increases from the current fiscal year, and we intend to…
This is correct. The committee believes this research is important, and the Department of Energy should set aside no less than $10 million for these programs.
Small wind projects are an important source of energy for rural areas that often are not connected to the electricity grid. Both Vermont and Nevada have a number of these areas that benefit from this reliable, sustainable, clean source of…
I express to Senator Johnson my desire to consider opportunities in conference committee negotiations on the FY02 Energy and Water Appropriations bill to increase funding for the Mid-Dakota Rural Water Project and to fund the James River…
We recognize the need to upgrade our aging infrastructure to protect water quality throughout the Nation. I can assure my friend that we will carefully consider his request in conference if indeed the Conference committee is able to fund…
I feel that the issues the Senator from Idaho raises are of a concern, and I want to work with him to see that a solution is found.
I totally agree that Congress has jurisdiction over drilling in the Great Lakes because it constitutes interstate commerce under the commerce clause of the Constitution.
The committee has provided an additional $100,000 for planning and design work for access to the Big Bend Recreation Area located immediately downstream of the Jennings Randolph dam.
If I can say one more thing, the majority leader and the minority leader and the two managers of this bill, Senator Domenici and I, had a conference earlier in the day. Senator Domenici said he thought we could finish the bill tomorrow. He…
I commend the Senator from Arizona--I have already done that to Senator Domenici--for the great work being done by General Gordon and the people working with him. It certainly has been a step in the right direction. With the deep concern I…
I rise to express how much I appreciate his work of the last 2 days. It has been very difficult. He and I worked together on Military Construction when I was chairman and he was ranking member. Through each ordeal we experience we become…
I say to my friend, is the Senator aware that the U.S. Geological Survey has estimated that the reserves within the 15 national monuments designated since 1996 would produce 15 days' worth of oil and 7 days' worth of natural gas for our…
I want the record to reflect what a good job Slade Gorton did on this bill during the time he was the chairman of this subcommittee. Slade is not in the Senate anymore. The record should be spread with the fact that he did an outstanding…
I regret there is an objection to clearing this legislation. This bill...honor former President John Adams and his legacy.
The reason we took your basic amendment and made it directly to the point as to the one-third is it becomes too complicated for a court to determine attorney's fees based on the complicated program you have set up. Ours is simple and…
Well, I guess there is some reason that could be done. That is only going to complicate what we have. We are trying to give as much discretion as possible to State judges. I think they need that. I think one of the problems that I have…
Well, I understand what the Senator's intent is. When you are looking for intent, you want to be as precise and direct as possible. I respectfully say we should get on with the vote. I think we have said everything, but maybe not everyone…
Mr. President and Members of the Senate, the language in this amendment was not made up in some back room by my staff or somebody from downtown. It was taken--every word of it--directly from the amendment originally offered by the Senator…
This is clear filibuster by amendment. I have been here a long time. I have seen this happen. As the Senator from Massachusetts pointed out, we have been here; we have done that. Next, as the Senator from Massachusetts indicated, it will…
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