“I am glad Republicans set aside their plan to gamble with default. It was bad politics and even worse policy.” “A clean debt ceiling increase that allows the United States to meet its existing obligations should be the standard.” “Congress will continue to work to reduce the deficit. But we’ll do it without the threat…
Washington, D.C. – Nevada Sen. Harry Reid issued the following statement after a bipartisan group of senators unveiled a framework for common-sense immigration reform legislation. The framework includes a path to citizenship and addresses the other aspects of our broken immigration system in a comprehensive fashion: “Fixing our broken immigration system is an urgent priority,…
“It is possible to hold fast to your principles while making the compromises necessary to move our country forward.” “Democrats will hold fast to the guiding principle that a strong middle class – and an opportunity for every American to enter that middle class – is the key to this nation’s success.” “But not a…
“As we advance the debate over the best way to strengthen our economy and reduce our deficit during the 113th Congress, Democrats will continue to stand strong for the principle of balance.” “No major legislation can pass the Senate without the votes of both Democrats and Republicans. During the 113th Congress, the Speaker should strive…
Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need for bipartisan cooperation on cyber security legislation and a solution to avert the fiscal cliff for middle-class families. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: I have said the work before us in the waning…
Political Differences Must Not Stand In the Way of Economic Security for the Middle Class Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid made the following remarks on the Senate floor today regarding the need for bipartisanship in the Senate. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: Welcome back. For the last year, the country…
Washington, D.C. — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid released the following statement in response to former governor Mitt Romney’s claim that Senate Democrats will work with him to pass his far-right agenda: “Mitt Romney’s fantasy that Senate Democrats will work with him to pass his ‘severely conservative’ agenda is laughable. In fact, Mitt Romney’s Tea…
Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding Republican obstruction of Iran sanctions, a student loan bill, the Violence Against Women Act and a bill to reform the FDA. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: This week the Senate must complete work on legislation to enact crucial…
Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid spoke on the Senate floor today regarding reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank and Senator Richard Lugar’s bipartisan efforts during his time in the U.S. Senate. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: On a strong, bipartisan vote yesterday, the House passed a piece of common-sense, job-creation legislation…
Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid issued the following statement today after the Senate approved by a solid bipartisan margin, and sent to the President, the Budget Control Act of 2011. The bill raises the debt ceiling, protects the full faith and credit of the United States, and reduces the budget deficit: “This lengthy…