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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.
the Senate will immediately resume consideration of the immigration bill. We have the two managers of the bill here. There will be two amendments from each side to be offered today. Mr. President, in anticipation of coming back the week…
I have to say this: The night before last at 9 o'clock at night, I got a call from the White House. They were upset because of this Christmas ornament issue on the emergency supplemental; it is so bad--Christmas tree ornaments in the…
As a younger man, I had a few fights in the ring. They were very minor compared to real fights in the ring with good fighters, but I had some. Today, I had the pleasure of visiting with a Las Vegas resident, Floyd Mayweather, who just beat…
Democrats earned the majority in Congress last year by strongly opposing the President's failed Iraq policy and advocating restoration of the values of working families in relation to our Government. The American people sent a clear…
Mr. President, more than 4 years ago, the Bush administration took this Nation to war in Iraq--took this Nation to war in Iraq without sufficient troops, without a plan to win the peace, and without truth regarding Saddam Hussein's…
We all acknowledge that the immigration system in our country is broken and needs to be fixed. I am not foolish enough to think we are going to make it perfect with this bill, if we can get it out of the Senate. We need to try. We have an…
I cannot let the day go by without at least acknowledging a conversation I had yesterday afternoon with the father of another fallen soldier from Nevada. We lost two in 1 week. His boy just turned 19. I talked to his dad who was very sad…
To think that we would not honor Rachel Carson on the anniversary of her 100th birthday--a woman who did as much for the environmental movement in this country as any human being who has ever existed. Somebody has objected to this? I have…
we want to have a full and complete debate on this bill. But my experience has been that if we do not follow having one amendment--if the managers do not like it, they can move to table it, or there are a lot of things you can do. But…
over the weekend, 7 U.S. soldiers were killed in Iraq--in 2 days--bringing the total this month to over 70 and the total since the war started to 3,422 American soldiers. On Friday, the State of Nevada lost PFC Alejandro Varela, a…
We must not create a law that guarantees a permanent underclass. People who are here to work in low-wage, low-skill jobs.
If we put rhetoric aside, we have the opportunity to pass a law that treats people fairly and strengthens our economy.
let me say we have had some really good work this week in the Senate. When I came here on Monday and indicated we would have to work into the weekend, that wasn't just for fluff. I really thought we would have to do that because we had so…
I supported the Feingold amendment, which provides a real change of direction and course out of the war. I opposed the Warner amendment because, after more than 4 years of war, 3,400 American deaths, almost 30,000 wounded, and more than…
from April 28 to 30, 2007, approximately 1,200 students from across the country participated in the national finals of We the People: The Citizen and the Constitution, an educational program developed to educate young people about the U.S…
let me be very clear: I in no way suggested my friend from Virginia didn't act in good faith. That is the story of his life. I just say, another study? Look at the one in the newspapers today. They studied what is going on in Iraq today…
we have been told by Pentagon officials that there is money there to the end of June. We have been told by the Congressional Budget Office that there is money there until July. But in spite of all that, we sent the President a bill. He…
if there were ever a Senatorial odd couple, it is Boxer-Inhofe. But this odd couple has done some tremendous work legislatively. This bill is long in the making. They have worked extremely hard, through some very difficult negotiations. I…
I didn't know Senator Thomas Dodd, but I know Senator Christopher Dodd, and I am sure Senator Thomas Dodd is smiling today. This wonderful family that Senator Chris Dodd has includes a wonderful wife, Jackie, whom we know, she worked in…
I generally support this bill and understand that many of the projects are necessary to improve and maintain safe communities. But I am concerned about the effects of one project on Indian lands. Both S. 1248 and H.R. 1495 include…
We all know 2 weeks ago President Bush vetoed the supplemental appropriations bill, a bill to fully fund the troops in Iraq and change the course of that conflict in Iraq. Late last week, the House sent a new bill to the Senate. We…
this weekend I had the good fortune of having my brother in town. My brother Don is the oldest of four boys. He is 12 years older than I. He served in the Marine Corps, and during the Korean War he served in the Army. It was a wonderful…
we have so much to do the next 2 weeks. As indicated with what is going on here today, we have to do our very best to complete WRDA. We have the most important supplemental to take care of the funding of the operations in Iraq and other…
I am a cosponsor of both. I thank the manager very much. I hope she and Senator Inhofe can move the WRDA amendment along. It is an important piece of legislation for the whole country and it is way past due when we should have had this…
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