Harry Reid

I assume we would alternate with Republican and Democrat amendments; is that right? Mr. McCONNELL. Yes.

I agree with the Republican leader that we should work to come up with a way of proceeding in a dignified manner to this most important piece of legislation. Certainly, I would lend my efforts to try to get that done. It is easier said…

I choose not to speak today. So I would ask the Chair to announce the business of the day. ____________________

Why does the Senator from Tennessee get so much time? But I don't object, Mr. President. Just before the vote.

The Republican leader will be here shortly. I have gotten word he is not going to be here right now, so I am going to proceed. ____________________

I issued a statement earlier this morning. Today's historic accord is the result of years of hard work by President Obama and his administration. The world community agrees that a nuclear-armed Iran is unacceptable and a threat to our…

I appreciate the Republican leader for taking credit for passage of bills they filibustered. He led the filibusters on these the last 4 years. It is unfortunate, but any one of those, with rare exception, would have been passed had we not…

But the White House has yet to say at this point, no, Senator Reid, you are wrong about that.

The majority leader and I will yield to the Senator from Minnesota. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Cotton). The Senator from Minnesota.

I have watched over the last decade Senator McConnell focusing attention on Burma. It is remarkable the good he has done for that country. His vigilance in watching literally every move that government has made has been good for that…

I think it's ridiculous.

I think it's horrible that they're even thinking about the short-term extension.

I think it would be appropriate--we have gotten to where we are--that we have a quorum call so we can find out where we are on amendments. There is agreement out there; we just have to see how we can get it arrived at. So I suggest the…

Will the Chair be kind enough to tell us what the business is today in the Senate? ____________________

I join with the majority leader in extending my thoughts to the terrible situation in Pennsylvania. That accident occurred last night at 9 p.m. We now have six reported dead and many, many more injured. There were about 300 people on that…

Yesterday the National Football League punished one of its most recognizable players for allegedly having tampered with game balls. I find it stunning that the National Football League is more concerned about how much air is in a football…

Through the Chair, I ask my friend from Indiana how long the Senator wishes to speak as in morning business.

Do not bother because I am not going to schedule it for debate and votes.

I am grateful for the work done yesterday and during the entire process of working toward an agreement on the important Iran legislation. Senators Corker and Cardin have done a magnificent job. They are both good managers. I would suggest…

Prior to recognizing my colleague, would the Chair note the business for the day. ____________________

I see no one on the floor, so will the Chair announce the business of the day. ____________________

In fact, one of the rare times the Senate Majority Leader at the time, Harry Reid, agreed, was with us on this, and the President intervened.

Finally, it is my understanding that when we come back, we could have a very limited number of amendments to try to dispose of this. Mr. McCONNELL. I am sorry. I didn't hear the Democratic leader.

Before the Republican leader leaves, in the weather reports today, they forecast snow starting late today. Maybe that will calm down the generosity of the offering of amendments today, because snow is going to continue until tomorrow. Mr…

Just as an aside, most everybody knows at this point that on New Year's Day I fell and hurt myself and injured my right eye. During this period of time, the Presiding Officer--who by the way is a medical doctor, an ophthalmologist--has…