National Security Must Come Before Politics
Nov 1, 02:55 PM | Harry Reid
This past weekend, we witnessed the indictment of the I. Lewis Libby, the Vice President’s Chief of Staff and a senior Advisor to President Bush. Libby is the first sitting White House staffer to be indicted in 135 years. This indictment raises very serious charges. It asserts this Administration engaged in actions that both harmed our national security and are morally repugnant.
The decision to place U.S. soldiers in harm’s way is the most significant responsibility the Constitution invests in the Congress. The Libby indictment provides a window into what this is really about: how the Administration manufactured and manipulated intelligence in order to sell the war in Iraq and attempted to destroy those who dared to challenge its actions.
As a result of its improper conduct, a cloud now hangs over this Administration. This cloud is further darkened by the Administration’s mistakes in prisoner abuse scandal, Hurricane Katrina, and the cronyism and corruption in numerous agencies.
And, unfortunately, it must be said that a cloud also hangs over this Republican-controlled Congress for its unwillingness to hold this Republican Administration accountable for its misdeeds on all of these issues.
Let’s take a look back at how we got here with respect to Iraq Mr. President. The record will show that within hours of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, senior officials in this Administration recognized these attacks could be used as a pretext to invade Iraq.
The record will also show that in the months and years after 9/11, the Administration engaged in a pattern of manipulation of the facts and retribution against anyone who got in its way as it made the case for attacking Iraq.
There are numerous examples of how the Administration misstated and manipulated the facts as it made the case for war. Administration statements on Saddam’s alleged nuclear weapons capabilities and ties with Al Qaeda represent the best examples of how it consistently and repeatedly manipulated the facts.
The American people were warned time and again by the President, the Vice President, and the current Secretary of State about Saddam’s nuclear weapons capabilities. The Vice President said Iraq “has reconstituted its nuclear weapons.” Playing upon the fears of Americans after September 11, these officials and others raised the specter that, left unchecked, Saddam could soon attack America with nuclear weapons.
Obviously we know now their nuclear claims were wholly inaccurate. But more troubling is the fact that a lot of intelligence experts were telling the Administration then that its claims about Saddam’s nuclear capabilities were false.
The situation was very similar with respect to Saddam’s links to Al Qaeda. The Vice President told the American people, “We know he’s out trying once again to produce nuclear weapons and we know he has a longstanding relationship with various terrorist groups including the Al Qaeda organization.”
The Administration’s assertions on this score have been totally discredited. But again, the Administration went ahead with these assertions in spite of the fact that the government’s top experts did not agree with these claims.
What has been the response of this Republican-controlled Congress to the Administration’s manipulation of intelligence that led to this protracted war in Iraq? Basically nothing. Did the Republican-controlled Congress carry out its constitutional obligations to conduct oversight? No. Did it support our troops and their families by providing them the answers to many important questions? No. Did it even attempt to force this Administration to answer the most basic questions about its behavior? No.
Unfortunately the unwillingness of the Republican-controlled Congress to exercise its oversight responsibilities is not limited to just Iraq. We see it with respect to the prisoner abuse scandal. We see it with respect to Katrina. And we see it with respect to the cronyism and corruption that permeates this Administration.
Time and time again, this Republican-controlled Congress has consistently chosen to put its political interests ahead of our national security. They have repeatedly chosen to protect the Republican Administration rather than get to the bottom of what happened and why.
There is also another disturbing pattern here, namely about how the Administration responded to those who challenged its assertions. Time and again this Administration has actively sought to attack and undercut those who dared to raise questions about its preferred course.
For example, when General Shinseki indicated several hundred thousand troops would be needed in Iraq, his military career came to an end. When then OMB Director Larry Lindsay suggested the cost of this war would approach $200 billion, his career in the Administration came to an end. When U.N. Chief Weapons Inspector Hans Blix challenged conclusions about Saddam’s WMD capabilities, the Administration pulled out his inspectors. When Nobel Prize winner and IAEA head Mohammed el-Baridei raised questions about the Administration’s claims of Saddam’s nuclear capabilities, the Administration attempted to remove him from his post. When Joe Wilson stated that there was no attempt by Saddam to acquire uranium from Niger, the Administration launched a vicious and coordinated campaign to demean and discredit him, going so far as to expose the fact that his wife worked as a CIA agent.
Given this Administration’s pattern of squashing those who challenge its misstatements, what has been the response of this Republican-controlled Congress? Again, absolutely nothing. And with their inactions, they provide political cover for this Administration at the same time they keep the truth from our troops who continue to make large sacrifices in Iraq.
This behavior is unacceptable. The toll in Iraq is as staggering as it is solemn. More than 2,000 Americans have lost their lives. Over 90 Americans have paid the ultimate sacrifice this month alone – the fourth deadliest month since the war began. More than 15,000 have been wounded. More than 150,000 remain in harm’s way. Enormous sacrifices have been and continue to be made.
The troops and the American people have a right to expect answers and accountability worthy of that sacrifice. For example, 40 Senate Democrats wrote a substantive and detailed letter to the President asking four basic questions about the Administration’s Iraq policy and received a four sentence answer in response. These Senators and the American people deserve better.
They also deserve a searching and comprehensive investigation about how the Bush Administration brought this country to war. Key questions that need to be answered include:
o How did the Bush Administration assemble its case for war against Iraq?
o Who did Bush Administration officials listen to and who did they ignore?
o How did senior Administration officials manipulate or manufacture intelligence presented to the Congress and the American people?
o What was the role of the White House Iraq Group or WHIG, a group of senior White House officials tasked with marketing the war and taking down its critics?
o How did the Administration coordinate its efforts to attack individuals who dared to challenge the Administration’s assertions?
o Why has the Administration failed to provide Congress with the documents that will shed light on their misconduct and misstatements?
Unfortunately the Senate committee that should be taking the lead in providing these answers is not. Despite the fact that the chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee publicly committed to examine many of these questions more than 1 and a half years ago, he has chosen not to keep this commitment. Despite the fact that he restated that commitment earlier this year on national television, he has still done nothing.
At this point, we can only conclude he will continue to put politics ahead of our national security. If he does anything at this point, I suspect he will play political games by producing an analysis that fails to answer any of these important questions. Instead, if history is any guide, this analysis will attempt to disperse and deflect blame away from the Administration.
We demand that the Intelligence Committee and other committees in this body with jurisdiction over these matters carry out a full and complete investigation immediately as called for by Democrats in the committee’s annual intelligence authorization report. Our troops and the American people have sacrificed too much. It is time this Republican-controlled Congress put the interests of the American people ahead of their own political interests.
Comment
- Give ‘em hell, Harry!
— patriotboy Nov 1, 03:23 PM # - First time in 25 years Harry Reid forces closed session!
The Bush administration lied and we all know it. Now lets get started on those impeachment hearings… :-)
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— No Gibbons Nov 1, 03:24 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid for telling the truth to the President and the U.S. Senate. I am proud to be a citizen of Henderson, Nevada. Please keep up the excellent work. We need you. “Give ‘em hell, Harry!”
— Susan Lewin Nov 1, 03:26 PM # - Re: calling a closed session today!
Do you have any idea how proud we are of you Sen. Reid?
I hope you can feel the energy being sent by all of us who are so thankful and grateful that you’re out there fighting the good fight!!
The name of this site is most fitting!
Give ‘em hell Harry!!!
Frist said “Bring it On” – well thank you for answering the call!!
Sincerely, jen
— jen Nov 1, 03:26 PM # - You make me proud to be a citizen of this country Mr. Reid, someting I have not been able to say for a long time. Give the repukes HELL!!!
— Josh Michael Nov 1, 03:28 PM # - Thank you, Senator Reid, for showing the Republican majority and the Bush Administration that the people of the United States, those to whom they must account, now demand that accounting.
— watertiger Nov 1, 03:28 PM # - Thank you, Sir! Please do not let up the pressure. I want my country to be one that my children can be proud of.
— Mary Louise Ray Nov 1, 03:31 PM # - Thank you, Harry Reid. You make us proud today. Keep fighting for us, please! We really need you.
— Jenny from the Blog Nov 1, 03:32 PM # - Excellent job, please continue to fight for the American People.
— BlakNo1 Nov 1, 03:32 PM # - Keep giving them hell, Harry! Do not give up—we need your leadership now more than ever to get this country back on track!
— Ariadne Nov 1, 03:33 PM # - Well played, Senator, well played.
Lets keep at them every day until they can face and recognize reality.
Give them Hell, or we’ll get it !
— Vigilant Nov 1, 03:35 PM # - Give them Hell Harry
Thank you, it’s about time and (LONG OVER DUE)
that this corrupt administration is challenged.
Thank You again for showing that the Dems
are going to stand up for the American people
of this country.
Thanks for going to a closed session I hope
ALL Dems stand up, so that the American people
know that we are not going to take it anymore.
Let the Dems that don’t help you. Know that the elections are coming and we have no problem of replacing them with a GUTSY DEM and we WILL rid ourselves of this cancer we call the Republican party in the 2006 elections.
Respectfully,
R Lenzen
AZ Democrat
— Rosemarie Lenzen Nov 1, 03:36 PM # - Masterful! Thank you for saving our country!
— jules Nov 1, 03:37 PM # - Thank you and good luck. As all grade-school students learn, but as this administration and Republican Congress seems to have forgotten, our brilliant constitution was intentionally written to provide checks and balances. In that way, the Founders thought, the power of government could be kept in check.
Without the true exercise of those checks and balances, we are all lost—and doomed to live under the very totalitarianism the Constitution protects against.
I fear for our country.
— JMC Nov 1, 03:38 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid! Whatever your strategy, keep it going for as long as it takes to get the truth out into the national consciousness. We are behind you.
— JeffCO Nov 1, 03:38 PM # - Thank you! If you continue in this vein, America might yet be saved. P.S.—I’ve got a line on some folding chairs in case you run out.
— joycamp Nov 1, 03:39 PM # - THANK YOU SO MUCH HARRY! GO GET EM!!!
— Omaha lib Nov 1, 03:40 PM # - You sir are my hero.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Keep fighting.
Also, Thank you for telling it how it is re: Pat Roberts. As a Kansan, I am very very upset about his conduct placing party before our national security.
— Jack from Kansas Nov 1, 03:40 PM # - Thank You for closing the senate session today Sir…it was the right move for America. We, the people have waited for way to long to have sen Roberts hold those oversight hearings and it is time to take strong steps to make him hold those hearings and hold them IN PUBLIC.
I hope Sen Durbins statement that the majority should be prepared to face this call for a closed session every day until they ‘face reality’ and hold those hearings was NOT an empty threat.
if it takes going into closed session to make the gop hold oversight hearings…CLOSE THOSE SESSION Sir.
we are with you on this.
— KnotIookin Nov 1, 03:41 PM # - Thank you senator. Please keep up this fight, it is key to the revitalization of the democrats in America.
— CarolineF Nov 1, 03:41 PM # - Mr. Reid,
I have watched this with the utmost attention. I think the Democrats have acted so ulgy about any and everthing the President has tried to do that all of you should go into hiding. For you and your fellow Democrats to say the things you have said about the President, Rove and Libby just shows where your brains are at. The same place Bill Clinton, the president who did more to distroy this country than any president in America. Shame on all of you.
Patricia Steward
— Patricia Steward Nov 1, 03:41 PM # - You rock!! Please don’t stop fighting for the American people. Please find the truth!
— nathalie Nov 1, 03:42 PM # - Woo Hoo! Way to go, Harry. Go for it, Senator! We’re with you all the way.
— reggiesmom Nov 1, 03:43 PM # - Wow… seems we are ALL united on the war in Iraq!
:-)
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— No Gibbons Nov 1, 03:43 PM # - OT: Here we go Rule 21 invoked in the Senate, thanks Harry you piece of crap.
How about you start representing the majority of what Nevadans feel and not what a majority of the American Left feels.
What a pathetic embarrassment Harry Reid is turning out to be for all Nevadans.
Drowning people thrash worst before slipping under the water forever….
Harry is demonstrating a similar behavior today by running around the backs of the other leaders of the Senate and calling this secret session.
That’s today’s Democratic party and I am so glad to have left it after the 2000 election.
Actions beget reactions – Harry should be aware of what he may be bringing down on his party.
Go to Hell, Harry.
— jcrue Nov 1, 03:45 PM # - Mr. Reid,
I have watched this with the utmost attention. I think the Democrats have acted so ulgy about any and everthing the President has tried to do that all of you should go into hiding. For you and your fellow Democrats to say the things you have said about the President, Rove and Libby just shows where your brains are at. The same place Bill Clinton kept his, the president who did more to destroy this country and the morals of this country than any president ever elected. Then you have the outstanding Ted Kennedy making his stupid remarks, and everyone remembers what he did. Joe Biden was absoutely horrid when talking to John Roberts. And the guy who stole the papers from the Library of Congress, you democrats never mentioned him, and he did it for your party. Shame on all of you.
And God help us if Hilary Clinton is elected, the lowest of the low.
Patricia Steward
— Patricia Steward Nov 1, 03:46 PM # - Mr. Reid,
I have watched this with the utmost attention. I think the Democrats have acted so ulgy about any and everthing the President has tried to do that all of you should go into hiding. For you and your fellow Democrats to say the things you have said about the President, Rove and Libby just shows where your brains are at. The same place Bill Clinton kept his, the president who did more to destroy this country and the morals of this country than any president iever elected. Then you have the outstanding Ted Kennedy making his stupid remarks, and everyone remembers what he did. Joe Biden was absoutely horrid when talking to John Roberts. Shame on all of you.
Patricia Steward
— Patricia Steward Nov 1, 03:46 PM # - Thank you! Brilliant!
— Satori Nov 1, 03:47 PM # - You bring tears to my eyes Senator Reid. You’re quite a graceful dancer but throw mighty punches too when needed. Thank you sir.
Bob Carstensen
Texas Progressive
— Bob Carstensen Nov 1, 03:48 PM # - Thanks Sen. Reid for standing up for our democracy. I’m going to contact my FL Sen. Bill Nelson and ask him to back you up all the way.
— Jeanie in Jax Nov 1, 03:49 PM # - Senator Reid,
Thanks for standing up to the corrupt Republican power structure! Keep up the great work and give ‘em hell!
— Mickey Leibner Nov 1, 03:50 PM # - Patricia Steward Nov 1, 04:46 PM
Go fetch a crying towel.
— No Gibbons Nov 1, 03:51 PM # - Senator Reid:
THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You have my support and I’m sure I’m speaking for MANY MANY others when I say so. Don’t give up! We’re with you. We are behind you. We support you. And we thank GOD for you. Don’t take no crap. Give em’ HELL!!!!!!! And if you want to run for Pres. after they frog march these criminals out of the White House, you got my vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Melissa Harris Nov 1, 03:52 PM # - Give them Hell Harry
Keep up the good fight and know that millions
of Americans trust you judgement and know that
we have a voice of integrity and good moral
fiber on our side.
I am truly grateful that I left that corrupted
Republican Party after I saw what they did
in 2000’
God Bless You
C. Hampton
— C. Hampton Nov 1, 03:52 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid. We must hold this administration accountable.
— K. Hastie Nov 1, 03:53 PM # - People here in the office are just estatic right now that-
finally-somebody is taking the ball and running with it.
You see all of this positive feedback? Bask in it, but learn from it also. Keep it up until you get what we need in this nation—answers. Don’t stop for anything. Go!
— Tom Nov 1, 03:53 PM # - Senator, I’ve got to admit that I had my doubts when you were chosen as minority leader. But by gum, you have really stepped up to the plate this time. Thank you for being the opposition. We need this.
— RhetoricalRubberneck Nov 1, 03:54 PM # - This goes on and on. Fine solders: “Hack”, Gen. Karpinski, Gen Burns (was it?- a mustang booted for a minor infraction), Hammes, etc. Smeared, booted, insulted by the chicken hawks. I’m not a flag waver or even a vet, but I am enraged at abuse of our soldiers. Low grade body armor and use of (even armored) Humvees as combat vehicles- these are abuses too, of the worst sort as they put folks in mortal danger, as are all those folks Americans and and foriegners who had contact with Ms. Plame. In 50 years of following politics, I have never seen anything like this level of mismanagement and corruption.
— dan stabel Nov 1, 03:55 PM # - Thank You & God Bless You
— bdm Nov 1, 03:55 PM # - Thank God! Finally a Democrat with a spine! We need to keep doing this until those idiots in the White House get the message. I just saw Frist in a furror over this. He said it was “un-gentlemanly”.... pretty good for another Republican nominee for the slammer. Now is the time for Democrats to stand up and fight. We have taken enough for way too long.
Give’em Hell Harry! You have my complete support.
Seattle John
— John B. Nov 1, 03:55 PM # - Oh Senator Reid, last friday October 28, 2005 Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald made me once again proud to be an American. Today, November 1, you made me feel the same way. It’s been a long time coming. Today I’m also proud to be a democrat.
Thank you so much
— hester reik Nov 1, 03:55 PM # - Oh, here come the trolls, on cue. Well dig this, theater lovers…Harry Reid has turned on the house lights and the Chimpy Show is OVER!
— jules Nov 1, 03:57 PM # - Dear Senator Reid:
Thank you for caring about our country. Each and every other elected representative needs to be reminded that America comes first – not the elephant; not the donkey.
I hope other Senators decide to listen to the majority of Americans on Iraq, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility.
— Beau Jarvis Nov 1, 03:59 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid. Hold the Bush Administration accountable Sir you have my support.
— Marilyn Conner Nov 1, 04:01 PM # - Thank you, Sen Reid, from the bottom of my heart. You have no idea how much this means to me and people like me. Thank you very much! You have restored my faith in my country once again, today.
— Bob P Nov 1, 04:01 PM # - Senator Reid, you are the man! I wish with all my heart that my two Senators would show half the backbone that you have shown today. Alas, that’s not likely to happen in KENTUCKY. God Bless You!!
— gregariousred Nov 1, 04:05 PM # - Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, Harry for standing up for the American people. It is way past time to make the Bush thugs and the repugs answer for their crimes.
— BeckiB Nov 1, 04:05 PM # - THANK YOU SIR! My husband and I are soooo proud today to be members of the Democratic Party! Give’em HELL Harry!
— Lisa D Nov 1, 04:06 PM # - Thank You Senator Reid for your leadership! Thank youThankyouThankyouThankyou!! Your actions today have brought happiness to my heart.
— Eunice Hedding Nov 1, 04:08 PM # - Bravo!!!!!
It’s about time we Democrats demand an accounting of what the Republicans under George Bush, Dick Cheney and Karl Rove have done to this country.
— Mark Koppel Nov 1, 04:09 PM # - Thank you Senator!
Peace.
— T McCarthy Nov 1, 04:11 PM # - best newsI’ve had for 5 years. Keep up the good work and don’t back down. About time dems got some guts. YEAH HARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— patricia licopoli Nov 1, 04:11 PM # - THANK YOU SENATOR REID!!!
— Caton Ajax Nov 1, 04:12 PM # - Amen Harry
— Timothy Kistner Nov 1, 04:13 PM # - Senator Reid:
Thank you. I am contributing to the DNC today with a note that your patriotism is what motivated me. Thank you!
— Ord Avg Guy Nov 1, 04:14 PM # - Thank you for taking strong action to get the attention of the Republican-controlled government. Absolute power and absolute corruption on the part of the Republicans. Thank you for trying to get answers to how we were led to war by lies.
— H N Hilton Nov 1, 04:14 PM # - It’s about damn time. Harry’s actions have restored my hope in the Democratic party.
I am sick of being jerked around and treated as a non-citizen by this Republican cabal!
Harry has just convinced me the Democrats are worthy of some of my hard earned money.
— Eric Myers Nov 1, 04:14 PM # - Thank you for your bold move today in the Senate. Please keep it up…and get our country back to something I can recognize. A nation not just interested in avoiding criminality, but upholding honor.
— Joey Nov 1, 04:15 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid. Don’t back down until we know the whole truth. You go!!
— Deborah Palmer Nov 1, 04:16 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid!
Hold this administration accountable at every turn. No surrender!
I am proud to be a Democrat today.
— Michelle Nov 1, 04:16 PM # - THANK YOU!! Don’t stop, if you have to shut down the Senate, make the Republicans answer for everything they’ve done to this country!
— Jamison Nov 1, 04:17 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid!!! Don’t let go for even one day!
— Bret in Philadelphia Nov 1, 04:17 PM # - Thank you for stopping business as usual to bring the american attention back to this incredibly important issue. I almost never write to my elected officials, particularly rarely to offer praise, but in this case, some praise is justly deserved!
Thank you,
Brandon
— Brandon Nov 1, 04:17 PM # - Thanks for your actions today Senator Reid. The time is long overdue for holding this administration accountable.
DISSENT! DISSENT! DISSENT! and FILIBUSTER when required – it’s the American way as per our founders!
(And by the way Patricia, get over yourself. This is worse than Nixon’s Watergate and furthermore it makes ‘Monicagate’ look like a musical comedy – Clinton did NOT get anyone killed in a criminal war.)
— Sybil Disobedience Nov 1, 04:17 PM # - Thank you Senator! You bring hope that someday we might know the truth about the Iraq War. We can’t wait until all the players grow old and write their memoirs which will cast themselves in a favorable light. We need to know what intelligence was given to the White House and Senate leadership, and whether or not it was “cooked” before it got to the White House Iraq Group or if it was cooked after it went through the WHIG.
— dave Nov 1, 04:18 PM # - Senator,
Once again, I’ve been made proud to be an American, and it feels as good as I knew it would.
You’ll hear a few harsh comments, of course, but I’ve got a hunch that more Americans will be mentioning you at their Thanksgiving tables than not.
I’ll beat that rush, and give you my thanks, today.
Gregory Coyne
Chicopee, Massachusetts
— Gregory Coyne Nov 1, 04:19 PM # - You did something WONDERFUL today and I would like to thank you. I have been A republican for years, and I am SO ASHAMED of this Administration.
— mc Nov 1, 04:19 PM # - I have been a Nevada resident for 32 years. You are representing me and all other Americans who want the Republicans to keep their word about investigating pre-war intel and how it was used and/or misused to justify the USA invasion of Iraq. I am proud that you and the other Senators are finally standing up to those who have not undertaken Phase II of the investigation into pre-war intel.
All Americans deserve the truth about the run-up to the war. Today’s closed session to discuss this critical issue is necessary. I applaud your actions, and I encourage you to take whatever action you must to ensure that Americans are told the truth.
Thank you! Today’s closed session gives me hope that our country will learn the truth.
— Betty Nov 1, 04:22 PM # - God bless you Senator Reid for putting the interest of the majority of Americans first! We’re behind you all the way – all Americans should want to know what else this White House lied about in leading us into this war in Iraq and sacrificing over 2000 American soldiers’ lives. The lies have got to be investigated beyond Scooter Libby and karl Rove. Our government has no credibility as long as it is stained with liars at the very top of the chain.
— Jamie Whitaker Nov 1, 04:22 PM # - Give’m hell Harry!
They are despicable!
Gloves off!
— Al Saavedra Nov 1, 04:23 PM # - THANK YOU SO MUCH HARRY. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— Rebecca Michelle Depue, Dallas, TX Nov 1, 04:23 PM # - You’ve done an amazing thing here, Senator, and all over America there are proud, grateful hearts. By saying what millions and millions of us have wanted to say, you’ve given us the first reason to feel proud of our government in a long, long time. The other comments will confirm that this is so bold, so stunning and so RIGHT… well, there aren’t words enough to thank you.
— nashvillian Nov 1, 04:23 PM # - thank you , wish you were my senator. Please don’t ever back down. You have restored my fiath in the dem. party.
— Jackie Nov 1, 04:23 PM # - Excellent!! Our country desrves Phase II.
— fracas_futile Nov 1, 04:23 PM # - Thank you Harry! We love you! This administration must be held accountable for its deception and the thousands who have died as a result.
— Judy Newman Nov 1, 04:25 PM # - Thank you, Harry!!
— Marty King Nov 1, 04:25 PM # - Thank you, thank you Senator Reid.
It is with a feeling of joy, relief and anticipation of the future that I’m watching the news now.
Finally truth, justice and clarity are starting to shine their lights onto our political process. Keep up the great work – and I don’t want to see my Senators until the doors are open again and the truth is forced from this corrupt administration.
Sincerely,
Sue Henshaw
— Sue Nov 1, 04:25 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid—
I too, fear our democracy is in peril. We cannot let this administration ontinure to go unchecked!
Please continue to demand answers to the source of the corrupt intelligence that brought us to war. One of the principal claims (yellow cake from Niger) was based on a forgery.
We need the truth. Nothing less! Twenty-five members of the US armed forces have died in the past week alone.
Don’t let up! We are behind you. If you need us to turn out in numbers, count me in.
Joan Jacobs
Takoma Park, MD
— Joan Jacobs Nov 1, 04:25 PM # - Thank you Senator. Today I am proud to be a Democrat have you press the issue. For too long this administration has played the bully and not gotten called for it. Thanks for standing up and making it a fight!
— Thomas Nov 1, 04:26 PM # - Dear Senator Reid:
Today you and Senator Durbin have earned the admiration and trust of millions of Americans who want their country back.
We are so tired of the lies, half-truths, and deceit courtesy of George Bush and his gang of pillagers of the American soul.
Please keep up the pressure until this dam of disinformation breaks.
You are doing the right thing, no matter what anyone says.
— James McCarty Nov 1, 04:27 PM # - Senator Reid and other Democratic Members of the Senate who went into closed session today:
Thank you! Many, many of us Americans are looking to all of you, our elected representatives, to stand up to this administration and its controlled congress NOW. Use whatever means…including shutting down the U.S. Senate to not only ask the tough questions but to demand ANSWERS. We are outraged that we were “duped” into going to war; worn out from the never ending corruption of the Republican Party; the clever diversions…blah…blah…blah… and WANT OUR DEMOCRACY BACK! GIVE EM HELL HARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! P.S. I’m reaching into my pocketbook right now to support the Dems and celebrating their newfound backbone.
— Linda P. Riskus Nov 1, 04:27 PM # - Major family values are telling the truth, admitting when you are wrong, and learning from mistakes. I am so proud of Harry Reid, calling for stronger values from the leadership of our American Family.
— Paul Claxon Nov 1, 04:28 PM # - You float like a butterfly and sting like a bee! Your left hook stunned Bill Frist, the republican party and the extreme right that sheepishly support this war. This second they are clumsily stumbling around the ring wondering what day it is!
Sen. Frist Says Closed Senate Session is a “Slap in the Face”
Senate Majority Leader Frist Says “I Can’t Trust Senator Reid”
Well done Harry!
Give em hell!
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— No Gibbons Nov 1, 04:29 PM # - thank you Senator Reid for standing up for America. Its about time we protect our country from the men without conscience who rule our fragile democracy
— Philip Wilson Nov 1, 04:30 PM # - Thank You Senator Reid!!!!!!!!!!
— Colleen Nov 1, 04:30 PM # - Thank you, Harry, for finally standing up to these liars!! I hope this is only the beginning of a LONG battle with the Dems fighting back…we’re so tired of silence. Thank You!!
— JoLayne Nov 1, 04:31 PM # - Good job taking control and demanding answers on how we all were led into a wrongful war and perhaps irreparable damage to our reputation in the world. By the lies about Iraq, we are subspect in everything we now try to do in the world. I need not even mention that with our own government leaking information how much damage has been done to our own safety. Mr. Bush says his job is to keep the American people safe and he’s doing a poor job of it.
— Teresa Nov 1, 04:32 PM # - Thank you and God blessyou! Please keep the pressure on. Mary of Iowa
— mary Nov 1, 04:32 PM # - w00t w00t
— Alonso Nov 1, 04:34 PM # - Thank you Sen Reid.
Last Friday Mr. Fitzgerald made me proud of my government for the first time in years.
Today you have done the same.
Only if people of good consience stand up and demand answers will we dig out from under the avalance of lies that has killed two thousand of our countrymen and so damaged our country’s security and reputation.
Thank you and keep up the good fight; people everywhere are praying for you.
Ed
— EddyKilowatt Nov 1, 04:34 PM # - THANKS HARRY YOU ROCK.
— tfm Nov 1, 04:35 PM # - Finally, I can find a Democrat who is taking the Republicans to task! I am confident most Democrats want a full court press, every day and every night, against our current corrupt and worthless leadership. Don’t slow down, don’t stop!
Harry, I hope you make a guest appearance during Howard Dean’s 50 state strategy conference call meetings (on November 15th.) We need people like you to fire us up, and remind us to not put up with lies and deception on a daily basis.
I want a T-shirt with this sites’ logo!
Give ‘em hell, Harry!
Dan Watson,
Bristol, Indiana
— Dan Watson Nov 1, 04:35 PM # - Senator Reid: Thank you so much for your action today. Today you were my voice, and the voice of so many millions of Americans, demanding accountability from Mr. Bush and his administration. We are SICK over this nightmare of a war and how we were misled into it.
— Kathy in Massachusetts Nov 1, 04:35 PM # - Bravo, Senator!!! And bravo to Senator Durbin, as well!!
Thank you and God bless you!! Please don’t stop until America knows the whole truth and nothing but the truth!!!
— Patricia Acha Nov 1, 04:35 PM # - YOU MAKE ME SICK
— js Nov 1, 04:37 PM # - Harry Boy – I love you! Thank you so much for the courage of your conviction and for being the voice for so many of us who have been awake and aware and onto these thugs for a long time. God Bless you!
P.S. I put a filibuster on my x-mas list;)
— teresa Nov 1, 04:37 PM # - Senator Murray and Cantwell are standing by you sir.
— Jacob Metcalf Nov 1, 04:38 PM # - YAY!!!
Thank you Senator Reid! This is the type of bold action that America needs. The Republicans in Congress are doing a grave misservice to the country by not questioning the motives of the administration. You posited this beautifully. Keep up the fight, please! Make them answer these questions and We the People may someday know the truth about what has happened in the past 5 years. Thank you, Harry!!!
— Eric Torrey Nov 1, 04:38 PM # - “YOU MAKE ME SICK
— js Nov 1, 05:37 PM ”
Don’t get mad. Accept this complimentary crying towel.
— No Gibbons Nov 1, 04:39 PM # - Thank you, Senator Reid, for making truth-telling a priority in the Senate. Keep on doing what you’re doing.
— Kimberly in Minnesota Nov 1, 04:40 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid!
Now, give ‘em hell!
— Sandra Coomer Nov 1, 04:40 PM # - Sen. Reid:
YOU GO HARRY! Having a closed-door session with the senate is a good start. The American people deserve the truth and nothing else should move in D.C. until the dems request is met. Dems are behind you all the way – make Bush and his cronies answer the questions about the run up to the Iraq war. We all know if Cheney knew about Wilson’s wife, Bush knew. Bush cannot sneeze without Cheney there to wipe his nose. Don’t allow them to change the subject in the news media, because that is their way to try and get the American people interested in some other “GOP urgent matter”. I for one am sick to death with all these scare tactics. If it isn’t a terrorist attack, it’s the bird flu. Give me a break. Get those dogs out of the White House
Joyce
— Joyce Stripling Nov 1, 04:40 PM # - Thank You, Sen. Reid.
— gumchewer Nov 1, 04:40 PM # - GREAT JOB HARRY!!!!!!!!!!!!
— mary Nov 1, 04:41 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid!! I know that you will catch a great deal of heat for this, but you will also catch a great deal of support. The rational people of this great nation have been looking for a leader to counter the madness and excesses of the current administration. Thank you for countering the red herrings and endless spinnings that have been going on in the aftermath of Patrick Fitzgerald’s announcement on Friday. Thank you for bringing the focus back to the day’s most important issue. May God Bless you and bring you strenth for this fight.
— mark Nov 1, 04:41 PM # - Harry Reid is my hero! Don’t let up, Harry. Make ‘em take notice and acknowledge how far off track they’ve taken the country. Then make ‘em do something about it. It’s time to clean (white) house.
Give ‘em hell!
— Lynett Nov 1, 04:41 PM # - I want to add my Thanks for your expressing so eloquently in your pre-session comments the disgusting and immoral tactics of the current administration and the corrupt Reublicans in charge of the Congress.
Give ‘em hell, Harry!
— David Berry Nov 1, 04:42 PM # - Harry Reid – “The Libby indictment provides a window into what this is really all about, how this administration manufactured and manipulated intelligence in order to sell the war in Iraq and attempted to destroy those who dared to challenge its actions,”
— No Gibbons Nov 1, 04:43 PM # - BRAVO. SOCKO, BOFFO!!!! DO NOT LET UP!!!!! THESE DRAGONS MUST BE SLAIN (metaphorically). THE REPUBLICANS WILL ONLY SPEAK THE TRUTH IF THEY ARE SHOT UP WITH TRUTH SERUM.
From a Massachusetts admirer
— Arlene Jacobs-Gamer Nov 1, 04:43 PM # - I am PROUD to be a Democrat today, Senator Reid.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
The American people have waited too long and deserve answers about the Bush administration’s bogus claims for the Iraq war.
A country that begins a war of aggression based on lies is no democracy I want to be part of. Thank you for helping to restore the integrity of our great land.
— Dean Nov 1, 04:45 PM # - ROCK AND ROLL!!! Bless you, Senator Reid. I’m making a donation to the DSCC today.
— Patricia Puzzo Nov 1, 04:45 PM # - Good start, Senator! Keep it going! Thank You.
— Bill Binder Nov 1, 04:45 PM # - Thank You Senator Reid. Its good to see the Democrates stand up and fight. The only way to stop a bully is to hit them back!!!!
— Jeffrey Malluck Nov 1, 04:48 PM # - Dear Senator Reid,
Excellent job today forcing the Senate to discuss the Administrations’s intelligence misuse leading to the Iraq war.
The CIA Leak case is much more than Scotter Libby’s indictment: It is about an administration that was not only willing to lie, manipulate and twist the facts to fit a seemingly pre-determined agenda to send America to war against Iraq, they were willing to compromise our intelligence services and National Security in order to accomplish their pre-determined goal.
Hundreds of Billions of taxpayer’s dollars have been wasted and over 2000 brave soldiers have died over what seems to be a bunch of lies. Meanwhile, Osama Bin Laden, the culprit of the 9/11 attacks, remians free. This iis inexcusable.
Good to see that Democrats still have cojones! As soon as I read the news, I could not help but to make a contribution to the Searchlight Leadership Fund. Albeit a small contribution, I am happy to be a part in helping you making America proud again.
Good luck and keep up the good work for America.
— Juan Rivera Nov 1, 04:49 PM # - please keep doing this—it’s the only way to get the country (and democracy) back on track.
— Austin A Nov 1, 04:51 PM # - As a resident of Tennessee I haven’t had any representation in the Senate for a good long time, so if you don’t mind I will consider YOU my honorary senator for the duration.
And may I say you came a lot closer to making Bill “Catkiller” Frist weep and go boo-hoo than I’ve ever managed with my best efforts, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Cheers and keep givin’ ‘em hell!
— L. A. Chambliss Nov 1, 04:51 PM # - Absolutely fantastic! Finally someone had the guts to stand up and give this Congress the spanking it deserved.
This – the lies and the sleazy illegal activities by the White House – must be addressed, and not simply glossed over with the latest press releases and WH talking points.
— stefan Nov 1, 04:52 PM # - Senator Reid: I have watched closely your leadership of the Democrats in the Senate since you took the Leadership position. It has been a priviledge to see a master at work. Thank you for your leadership and I am looking forward to the future.
— Jeanne Fischer Nov 1, 04:53 PM # - Harry,
You rock. You STAND UP FOR US! I contacted one of my Senators (the weaker philosophy one of the two), Mike Dewine, and demanded he step out of the rubber stamp mentality or he will not win re-election next year!
REPUBLICANS ARE SCREAMING LIKE ANIMALS BECAUSE AS PSYCHOLOGISTS SAY, WHEN YOU’RE GUILTY, YOU BECOME ANGRY AT THE FACTS BEING PRESENTED!
I tried to donate $5 but you won’t allow anything under $10 online, that’s unfortunate SOMEONE CORRECT IT TO $5, surely you can still get use out of my $4.50 after charges!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— dallan Nov 1, 04:53 PM # - Great job, Senator.
Thank you.
— John K Nov 1, 04:53 PM # - Fabulous! Keep pressing for answers. Even my Republican husband is starting to get sick of what is going on in this country. Thank you.
— IdahoDem Nov 1, 04:54 PM # - cafepress.com/bushgetablowjob
YOU WILL CRACK UP AND BUY A STICKER, I HAD TO GET IT!
— dallan Nov 1, 04:55 PM # - Bravo. Bravo. Bravo.
Made a donation to Searchlight today.
Thank you for your courage. And thank you for speaking for all Americans today.
— garethkeenan Nov 1, 04:55 PM # - Thanks for finally showing the corrupt bullies on the other side of the aisle that Democrats are ready, willing and able to fight back. You’ve got the majority of Americans on your side as you demand answers. Keep it up!
— Jeff Otchis Nov 1, 04:56 PM # - Thank God for Senator Reid!
— Jay johnson Nov 1, 04:58 PM # - I just looked up your site today just to thank you for what you did in the Senate.
Phase 2 is right on the money.
GO GO GO
— Dan Glassoff Nov 1, 04:58 PM # - Dear Senator Reid,
Your action today made me truly happy. Thank you for trying to refocus the attention of the nation on the critical question of our time. And thank you for acting like the leader of the opposition party! Is there any way you could convince some of your fellow Democrats to find ways to stand up to the Republicans as you have?
— bwise Nov 1, 04:58 PM # - Beautiful use of the closed session. Make them listen to the truth. Thanks for putting the real issues back into the spotlight. Keep it up.
— Sdisbrow Nov 1, 05:01 PM # - Thank you, Senator Reid. Thank you for representing all Americans.
— Connie Nov 1, 05:01 PM # - Thanks for standing up for truth and accountability to the American people. When politicians return to serving the people above a political party, the country will be on the right track again.
— Michael Turner Nov 1, 05:02 PM # - Thank you, Senator Reid for standing up for truth today. My favorite Representative, Dennis Kucinich, has been working so hard for the truth about Iraq for years. I am so happy the Senate is finally willing to help.
— Gail Heyn Nov 1, 05:03 PM # - Bravo!
Thank you for speaking for us all today.
Do whatever it takes. Don’t back down!
— Allison Nov 1, 05:04 PM # - I do wonder when the phrase “manufactured and manipulated intelligence” gets translated into what it really means: “LIED”.
— stefan Nov 1, 05:05 PM # - Reid, it’s finally time to shut the whole goddamn thing down.
Question Pat Roberts directly on his involvement in white-washing phase 1….
Why did Libby order Pat to white-wash it?
What was behind the white-wash?
Why the fuck didn’t we HEAR about the Niger forgeries, Curveball, and report on false-flag where Saddam wanted to get Uranium from Russia?!???
WHY DIDN’T WE HEAR ABOUT THE “INTELLIGENCE & FACTS BEING FIXED AROUND THE POLICY” ?!
Lets see if you can do it!
Pat Roberts white-washed phase 1. By order of Scooter Libby and Dick Cheney, heads of the PNAC based Israeli think-tank.
So how about calling him out? Rockefeller & Roberts whitewashed it. It’s high time we find out what REALLY happened on 10 downing street…
The whole damn country is “After Downing Street”...Lets find out why they lied, and how they lied.
— nick Nov 1, 05:09 PM # - Thank you Senator, great job today.
— Omar Packard Nov 1, 05:09 PM # - Thank you, Senator Reid. There can’t be business “as usual” until this is resolved. We depend on people like you to lead the fight against corruption, lies, and deception.
— utahgirl Nov 1, 05:09 PM # - Fantastic move! I really appreciate your guts in standing up for we the people. We deserve answers; and we need you to fight for us!
Thank for your leadership!
— D Fred Nov 1, 05:10 PM # - Senator : Are you hereby announcing your support for Cindy Sheehan To Run Against Senator Rodham-Clinton in New York if not for The Presidency….Your warm embrace of Dick Durbin’s, Charles Shumer’s, Barbara Boxer’s Hate is yet another reason this Independent will not return to The Democrat Party….Is it now Fillibuster in Lieu of Election Victories…...Yikes !!!!.
— Brad Nov 1, 05:11 PM # - Way to go Harry Reid!!!! Give ‘em Hell!!! Shut down the corrupt bastards every day.
— K. Ron Silkwood Nov 1, 05:13 PM # - Give ‘Em Hell Harry!
Thank you for standing up for the Democrats of this country and demanding the tough answers that we are all entitled to. Your actions today should make all Democrats proud!
— Mike Nov 1, 05:13 PM # - Thank you for bringing some LEADERSHIP to the Democratic Party and standing up for the American people and well as our ethical integrity. Don’t stop now… keep the pressure on!!!!
— AZ Democrat Nov 1, 05:14 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid, for standing up for our people and our nation. Bless you. Stay strong, stand your ground no matter what, do NOT waver. We are here, we are behind you, and you have our undying support as long as you continue to fight.
— Stef Nov 1, 05:16 PM # - Brad,
If President Bush was up for election today he will lose hands down. Why should we let him force his radical right wing agenda upon us when the majority of America no longer supports this Presidents agenda or the radicals that surround him? Look at support among African-American’s… A whopping 2%. That’s right… 2 PERCENT!
We’d be fools to let Bush stumble around unchecked!
Thank you Harry Reid!
— No Gibbons Nov 1, 05:16 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid. I’m a pro-troops, pro-life and pro-choice democrat and you made me proud of my party today. I’m tired of letting the crooked, lying, cheating party of obstructors frame the agenda for our democracy. I hate to see us stoop to the depths that the cons do, but we need to stand up to bullies. You did so brilliantly today! Bless you for it.
— sue Nov 1, 05:17 PM # - Thank you so much for showing some well needed leadership today. Keep up the great work! Give ‘em Hell, Harry!!!
— Steven McHugh Nov 1, 05:17 PM # - Thank you thank you thank you! We need leadership and we got it today! I’m proud of my democrats today! DON’T BACK DOWN!!!!!
I happen to be stuck with two of the worst senators, Coburn and Inhofe, so I’m adopting all of you who are finally standing up to this illegal and immoral administration.
Give ‘em Hell Harry, we’ve got your back.
— Teresa Nov 1, 05:17 PM # - You go boy!!! Don’t let up. Frist wants to slam the democrats by saying we have no values and no convinctions while they murder our soldiers and cloak themselves in false patriotism!
— Melanie Nov 1, 05:19 PM # - Thank you, Sen. Reid. Thank you for standing for all of us who are sick of the lies, the deceptions, and the criminal misconduct of the current administration. Thank you for being our voice as we demand answers and accountability. Keep fighting the good fight, sir; we have your back.
— georgia_dem Nov 1, 05:20 PM # - What an amazing day. What an amazing speech.
— Marcia B Nov 1, 05:21 PM # - If Dick “Richard” Cheney deliberately falsified intelligence, and co-ordinated his White House Iraq Group to feed bogus intel estimates into the CIA…..estimates based on reports from the American Enterprise Institute, a neo-con nest of extremist Likuds….
Then Vice “President” Cheney should not only be impeached, but convicted in the Senate. Further he should be indicted for the role he played in destroying Brewster Jennings….
And finally sent to a maximum fortified prison. War Crimes or not, he should be convicted.
If the President knowingly was a part of this, even if not directly involved, he should be impeached for his incompetence or complicity or both. It’s time to tear apart this little game of cat and mouse and throw down the gauntlet…..
— nick Nov 1, 05:22 PM # - THANK YOU!!!
— Nicole Dahl Nov 1, 05:23 PM # - FIANLLY!
This is the first time in a LONG time that I’ve felt the American people are getting some representation. THANK YOU for your courage and integrity! Now let’s just hope that the rest of our democratic representatives will grow a spine and stand strong with you against the Bush mafia.
Impeach, Impeach, Impeach!
— Nicole Kenney Nov 1, 05:23 PM # - I’m proud to be a Democrat today! You give’em hell, Harry, and we will back you up all the way. Push them to the wall on this. There are more than 2000 of our brothers and sisters who are dead and we demand to know WHY. The corrupt Bush administration WILL be held accountable.
— Daryn DeZengotita Nov 1, 05:23 PM # - You go girl!
— John W Nov 1, 05:24 PM # - Thank you, Senator Reid. You have no idea how much this means to me. I’ve been watching my country being destroyed and all I’ve wanted is for the Dems to fight back. We are in a crisis and we need your help.
— Chris M Nov 1, 05:24 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid. I am proud again to be an American for the first time in 5 years. I don’t have a Senator (I live in DC) so I’m adopting you; Give ‘em hell!
— Gene Nov 1, 05:26 PM # - It looks like the Democrats finally found their balls.
— mkc Nov 1, 05:27 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid for standing up for the American people. How clever the republicans THOUGHT they were about trying to change the subject from the big news on Friday. I for one, am sick and tired of being lied to by this Administration. We deserve better than this. We deserve leaders with honesty and integrity such as yourself. I thank god for people like you and we will stand with you Mr. Reid.
— ladyluck Nov 1, 05:27 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid! Keep up the great work and GIVE EM HELL!
— Lee Frankl Nov 1, 05:28 PM # - Senator Reid you are awesome. Thank you for your courage and service. It is surely time for some answers. Thank you for demanding them.
— Nancy H. Sutphen Nov 1, 05:29 PM # - Today was a great day for all of us. I am so proud of you, and don”t let them keep fooling the people . We want the truth which we have been denied, government to stop using the slimey tricks to give to the corporatations and take from the disabled, poor, students, enviroment. Continue to give them hell Harry as they have been doing to middle class.
thank you / Dorothy Trigg
— dorothy trigg Nov 1, 05:30 PM # - Senator Reid;
Your actions have made me proud to be an American for the first time in 5 years. Somewhere, the souls of Jefferson, Paine and FDR are smiling on you, sir, for your patriotism this day. Huzzah!
— David Robertson Nov 1, 05:30 PM # - Harry, you deserve a standing ovation, kudos, chocolates, free drinks on the house, and big fat kiss!
Thank you for standing up this incredibly corrupt and immoral administration. Keep going, because you are a shining example of what a good American is!
This country is in an incredible crisis because of the lies used to get us into “Bush’s Folly” and then lie about doing it, and the administration wants to keep up the status quo? I think not!
GIVE ‘EM HELL, HARRY!!!
— pam heath Nov 1, 05:31 PM # - You have my gratitude, Senator Reid, and you have given all of us more confidence in the Democratic Party! I am so proud of you and thank you for holding their (GOP) feet to the fire! It’s time they were held responsible for the crisis this country now finds itself in, and serious as it is, they are still spending time on the mainstream media lying. I want representatives that have integrity. The Bush Administration and Republican representaties DO NOT REPRESENT ME! You do sir, and for that I am ever grateful!
You are a good man. I wish you always the best. Keep up the good fight!
— Kaye Nov 1, 05:32 PM # - Thank you Harry!
Thank you for your courage to care about our country. These are sad days.
— Mimi Nov 1, 05:35 PM # - Dear Harry,
Thank You. I am thinking seriously about joining the Latter Day Saints and you make me proud to be an American!
Regards,
markiemayers
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— mark mayers Nov 1, 05:37 PM # - Thank you Sir!
Keep asking the hard questions.
Demand answers.
All I want is the truth.
Diane B.
— Diane B. Nov 1, 05:39 PM # - Alright Harry! You’re making democrats proud!
Has anyone noticed that all the posts from the conservative critics have either been poorly written, extremely weird or both?
— Kevin J Nov 1, 05:39 PM # - Kevin,
They are punch drunk from Harry’s left hook. :-)
— No Gibbons Nov 1, 05:42 PM # - Thank you, Harry! Thank you, Democrats! I’m proud and now hopeful. In two weeks we can start to impeach, right?
— Watching Nov 1, 05:43 PM # - Thank you, thank you!!
Please, Senator, don’t let up, don’t give in. Our democracy CANNOT SURVIVE without accountability. This is our country you’re fighting for.
— Linda E Nov 1, 05:46 PM # - This temper tantrum is beautiful. The best course is to ignore you and let you bang your fists on the floor. Eventually you will fall asleep on the living room floor with the snot and tears drying on your red, squinched-up face.
— Dale Nov 1, 05:48 PM # - Senator Reid, thank you for calling the Republicans bluff. We Americans do need truthful answers, not lies. I’m glad that someone at the top of the chain does realize and feel for the troops and their families enough to start saying, “Listen, enough is enough.” I know many troops who want to come home and they know they were lied to to be put there and they are being lied to in order to be kept there. Let’s bring the boys home at least. And if the republicans that support this war believe that we should keep it going…let’s suit them up, drop them in the middle of Iraq and see if they feel differently after being on the other side of the IED.
— EM Nov 1, 05:48 PM # - Thank you Senator Reid from the bottom of my heart for your courage and leadership! My heart has been heavy so long, it feels good to see you fight for us! We’re behind you 200% !
— Kathie Nov 1, 05:48 PM # - Wow! Thank-you so much Harry! Thank-you for demanding the truth. Be aware that your enemies live, yea thrive in darkness and abhore the truth. The more light you shine on them the more vile and UNGODLY they will become.
God Bless You!
Randall Ford
Oklahoma City, OK
— Randall Ford Nov 1, 05:48 PM # - Dear Senator Reid:
Listen to the names:
William Fulbright
Frank Church
Wayne Morse
**********
HARRY REID
**********
Yes, you are up there with the great independent Senators who stood up for this country on important issues of foreign policy and national security—who were willing to reject the majority and stand up for the truth.
Do not curse the darkness; light a candle.
YOU JUST LIT A BLOWTORCH.
Keep it up!
Professor from Oregon
— Professor from Oregon Nov 1, 05:48 PM # - Go, Harry, go!
If you guys keep this up, I’m sending $$ your way.
— liberal Nov 1, 05:52 PM # - I’m too impressed to come up with an original comment, so…
GIVE ‘EM HELL, HARRY!
— sagra Nov 1, 05:53 PM # - Thank you, Senator Reid.
Those who are upset at any investigation should remember that truth is not afraid of the light.
The truth is what the American people deserve, and it is Congress’ duty to keep the light on the Presidency.
Republican or Democrat should not matter; Integrity and Sincerity are what the people need from their leaders. When our leaders speak, we should not have to wonder at the truth of their words, or the motivation behind their actions.
ALL public servants should be held to the highest ethical standards. Asking for answers is not unpatriotic; it is the single most patriotic thing we can do for our country.
Thank you again; and please keep looking for answers, no matter what it takes. We, the people, are depending on you.
— Cherizac Nov 1, 05:57 PM # - Harry, you don’t disappoint! Give em hell for all of us out here in the West, where we don’t like lyin’.
— jan wright Nov 1, 05:57 PM # - Harry Reid, you have stunned me out of silence.
Keep up what you started. Please give classes in guts to the silent senators!
The Iraq War is wrong! The lies they told were wrong! Our silence is wrong!
— Proud Cali Dem Nov 1, 06:00 PM # - Nice move, Senator. The American people have been awaiting the return of a spine in our Democra