Quotes by Harry Reid

“So the next thing I assume Ill be hearing from Republicans, they want to change rules some way, as they do on the House when you get a problem with ethics, they just change the rules.”

“Im not a big Greenspan fan-Alan Greenspan fan. I voted against him the last two times. I think hes one of the biggest political hacks we have in Washington.”

“America supports everything that we need to do with Katrina. I hope everyone understands this approximately $63 billion ... thats only a down payment. Theres going to be lots more money.”

“played a significant role in shaping and advancing the Republican agenda to roll back civil rights protections.”

“No one suggests that John Roberts was motivated by bigotry or animosity toward minorities or women, ... But these memos lead one to question whether he truly appreciated the history of the civil rights struggle. He wrote about discrimination as an abstract concept, not as a flesh and blood reality for countless of his fellow citizens.”

“The failure of the White House to produce relevant documents is reason enough for any senator to oppose this nomination. The administration cannot treat the Senate with such disrespect without some consequences,”

“I have too many unanswered questions about the nominee to justify a vote confirming him to this enormously important lifetime position.”

“This is a very close question for me. But I must resolve my doubts in favor of the American people whose rights would be in jeopardy if John Roberts turns out to be the wrong person for the job.”

“Instead, the nominee adopted what I consider a disingenuous strategy of suggesting that the views expressed in the memos were not his views, even at the time the memos were written.”

“The question is close, and the arguments against him do not warrant extraordinary procedural tactics to block the nomination,”

Anarchists have taken over (the GOP).

It has been my honor to support and work with President Barack Obama, a man who has brought courage and character to the presidency. President Obamas strength of character leads him to do the right thing, even when it isnt the easy thing.

Its time that Americas government lived by the same values as Americas families. Its time we invested in Americas future and made sure our people have the skills to compete and thrive in a 21st century economy. Thats what Democrats believe.

So the next thing I assume Ill be hearing from Republicans, they want to change rules some way, as they do on the House when you get a problem with ethics, they just change the rules.