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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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Jun 23, 2006

I think Harry Reid really sort of summed up the whole issue today when he said, I think that even though we have at least two positions, I think, if you look at them closely, they're basically the same.

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Jun 19, 2006

I think Harry Reid really sort of summed up the whole issue today when he said, I think that even though we have at least two positions, I think, if you look at them closely, they're basically the same.

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Jun 4, 2006

It is this administration's way of avoiding the tough, the real problems American citizens are confronted with each and every day.

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May 2, 2006

I personally believe very, very fervently that they have helped picture this issue in the minds of the American people in a positive fashion.

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Apr 23, 2006

Does anyone think it's fair to have consumers pay $100 a week to fill their fuel tanks, and the big energy bosses fill their bank tanks?

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Apr 23, 2006

Throughout Nevada, I was constantly asked about these skyrocketing gas prices, the intractable war in Iraq, taxes, immigration, education, health care, and, of course, Homeland Security.

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Apr 6, 2006

So he, the president of the United States, must tell the American people whether the Bush's -- President Bush's Oval Office is a place where the buck stops or the leaks start.

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Apr 5, 2006

We can't declare victory, but we've moved a long ways down the road.

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Dec 8, 2005

I'm really disappointed. This is not a political campaign. The president should be the commander in chief, not the campaigner in chief. This is not the time for Karl Rove.

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Dec 8, 2005

He understands, his job is to do what he can to energize Democrats on the grassroots level around the country, to raise money for the DNC, and leave the policy-making to the Democrats in the House and the Senate.

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