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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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Sep 14, 2004

I have heard Senator Reid say that this is probably the most complex land bill he has ever seen.

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Sep 14, 2004

This bill is very important, and it does something I think could be a model for what goes on around the country.

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May 20, 2004

I think you have one of the most responsible jobs we have in our entire Government.

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May 20, 2004

I believe not having a hearing is abdication of this committee's duty.

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May 20, 2004

The NRC cannot perform these critical functions properly, though, when it is not operating with its full compliment of five Commissioners.

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May 20, 2004

I have pledged to work against the committee completing other business here on the floor until this nominee gets a markup.

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May 20, 2004

I do not think that waiting is an option.

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Mar 3, 2004

I am disappointed to learn that the Nuclear R&D budget has been cut by $34 million (-26 percent).

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Mar 3, 2004

I'm concerned that such a budget, if enacted, will not allow you to move forward aggressively on enough major initiatives, including the ITER Project.

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Mar 3, 2004

I believe more should be done to protect against nuclear proliferation.

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Mar 3, 2004

The imbalance between funding for the physical sciences and the biological sciences was getting to be staggering.

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