Apr 22, 2010
I will say to my friend, we have 99 other holds, but this one, I will have to acknowledge, is a little egregious. One of our finest military people is being held up for this. There are ways we can move around this, and we will do it as…
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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Apr 22, 2010
Mr. President, we have to get this done. OK. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader is recognized. ____________________
Apr 22, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that at 3 p.m., Monday, April 26, the Senate proceed to the consideration of Calendar No. 349, S. 3217, a bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and…
Apr 22, 2010
Thank you, Mr. President. Here we go again. This is a bill that has been out here for a month-- weeks. I think people even reading slowly would have a chance to work their way through that in a month. This Kabuki dance we have been…
Apr 22, 2010
I suggest the absence of a quorum and ask that the time be used against both the Democrats and the Republicans. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Apr 22, 2010
Madam President, the first 30 minutes is under the control of the Republicans. The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is correct.
Apr 22, 2010
Mr. President, just so the American public knows this also, if there is an agreement reached between Senators Dodd and Shelby and anyone objected to that agreement, I would have to start all over with a bill because it would be a new bill…
Apr 22, 2010
Madam President, following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for an hour, with Senators permitted to speak for up to 10 minutes each during that period of time. The Republicans will control the first 30…
Apr 22, 2010
Madam President, today is the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. It is an annual reminder of what we have the power and responsibility to do in our daily lives. It is a call to recommit ourselves to finding the right balance that preserves our…
Apr 21, 2010
Mr. President, following leader remarks, the Senate will be in a period of morning business for 1 hour. During that time, Senators will be able to speak for up to 10 minutes each. The majority will control the first 30 minutes; the…
Apr 21, 2010
Mr. President, every one of our servicemembers deserves the unqualified appreciation and admiration of the Senate and our entire Nation. Today, I wish to salute the service of one such soldier, a man who first answered his country's call…
Apr 20, 2010
Madam President, Wall Street reform is very complex. Few of us are experts in derivative trading or credit default swaps or even the intricacies of securities. But the principle before us is a very simple one, in spite of all these very…
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