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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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Nov 19, 2008

Yes, we are kicking the can down the road, because that will give us the opportunity to do something positive. But that will only happen if they get their act together.

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Nov 19, 2008

What kind of a message do we send to the American people by having a bunch of failed votes here?

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Nov 13, 2008

Harry Reid now wants to take of the vote next week on emergency loans to the big three automakers as part of the government rescue plan.

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Nov 13, 2008

Harry Reid now wants to take the -- a vote next week on emergency loans to the big three automakers as part of the government rescue plan.

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Sep 24, 2008

I would suggest anyone at that meeting that tried to understand what John McCain said at the meeting couldn't. He was the last person to speak at the meeting, talked for a couple of minutes, and really didn't say anything substantive.

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Sep 24, 2008

We don't need presidential politics involved in this. John McCain hasn't voted in the Senate since some time last April. And I say very sincerely, he has done nothing since he's been here the last few hours to help this process.

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Sep 23, 2008

It appears to me that John McCain is trying to divert attention to his failing campaign in coming back here is not going to add to the process.

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Jul 28, 2008

It's a sad day for him, us. But, you know, I believe in the American system of justice that he is presumed innocent.

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Jul 23, 2008

Locking up polygamist criminals is no longer just a state and local priority.

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Jul 23, 2008

Welfare fraud, tax evasion, massive corruption, and strong-arm tactics to maintain what they think is the status quo.

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Jun 6, 2008

People need to understand that the primary is over. We have a candidate. His name is Barack Obama.

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Jun 5, 2008

People need to understand that the primary is over. We have a candidate. His name is Barack Obama.

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