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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.
Mr. President, I have had a number of conversations in the recent minutes with the Republican leader. I think we would be well advised--and we are going to proceed along this avenue unless someone has an objection--that for the rest of the…
And part of that agreement is that today will be for debate only. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? The Republican leader is recognized. Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, reserving the right to object, and I am certainly…
Mr. President, if you asked anyone in this body to summarize Arlen Specter, I think the words that would come up most often would be he is a real fighter. Arlen Specter fought to defend our Nation in Korea. He fought crime in the streets…
Madam President, I move to proceed to executive session to Calendar No. 7, the START treaty. I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on…
Madam President, as a Christian, no one has to remind me of the importance of Christmas for all of the Christian faith, all of their families all across America. I do not think any of us, and I do not need to hear the sanctimonious…
Mr. President, also, if I could respond to my friend, I know Senator Lugar has spent lots of time on this treaty, as has Senator Kyl, as has Senator Kerry and others. Everyone, we will be very generous with time. If Senator Lugar, who is…
Madam President, following leader remarks, the Senate will begin the final stage of our consideration of the House message with respect to H.R. 4853, which is the tax bill. Postcloture time will expire tonight at 12:30 a.m. The Senate will…
Madam President, I am sorry to barge in here, but all day I have been trying to speak about one of our colleagues. So I appreciate everyone's attention. It is a short speech, but I have been trying to get over here all day. Tributes to…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that all postcloture time be considered expired when the Senate resumes consideration of the House message with respect to H.R. 4853 on Wednesday, December 15, except for the time provided for under…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Remembering Richard Holbrooke
The Republican leader is on his way and has an important speech to give, so if everyone will just be calm while he delivers his speech. Recognition of the Republican Leader The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Republican leader is…
Mr. President, last night I was at home and received a message on my BlackBerry that Ambassador Richard Holbrooke had died. I felt very sad about that. He was such a nice man. He was the epitome in his dealings with me of a gentleman…
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