May 27, 2010
Madam President, President Obama has articulated a sound strategy for surging our force in Afghanistan, a well-defined mission to enable them to succeed, and a clear plan to begin to bring those troops home starting next July. His plan…
Harry Reid
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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.
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May 27, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent it be in order for Senator DeMint to be recognized. That has already happened so we don't have to worry about that because he was recognized, because he has already moved to suspend Senate rule XXII…
May 26, 2010
I say to my friend, he knows how much I support his efforts. But I haven't had the opportunity to speak to Senator McConnell. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to agree to something without consulting with him. I can't consult with him…
May 26, 2010
I would say to my friend, most of the things that are listed here emergencywise--they are not coming to Democratic States. We have had these acts of God in most instances that happen where they happen. We have two Senators from Tennessee…
May 26, 2010
Mr. President, I appreciate the good will of my friend from Oregon. I would be happy to work with my friend. But at this stage, as the Senator understands, this is two pieces of legislation we got from the President--one dealing with…
May 26, 2010
Mr. President, first, there will be no more votes today if we get this agreement worked out. I appreciate everyone's patience. We have worked long and hard to arrive at this point. It is never easy, as we have explained on a number of…
May 26, 2010
I appreciate the exemplary work of my friend from Oregon. I, of course, would accept the modification, but my accepting the modification would take the concurrence of the Republicans.
May 26, 2010
Mr. President, we are waiting today to see the success of the efforts of BP to plug that well that is spilling into the gulf. This morning, it is reported that there is a 70- to 80-percent chance that they can be successful. I certainly…
May 26, 2010
Mr. President, I object to any further proceedings on these bills at this time. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Objection is heard. The bills will be placed on the calendar. ____________________
May 26, 2010
Mr. President, I understand there are two bills at the desk due for a second reading, is that correct? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is correct. The clerk will read the bills for the second time. The assistant legislative…
May 26, 2010
Mr. President, following any leader remarks, the Senate will resume consideration of H.R. 4899, the emergency supplemental appropriations bill. There will be no morning business this morning. We will go directly to the bill. Yesterday…
May 25, 2010
Mr. President, today I rise with my good friend Senator Ensign to introduce the Nevada Mining Townsite Conveyance Act of 2010. The residents of the towns Ione and Gold Point in Nevada have asked for our help in settling longstanding…
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