Senator Schatz Statement on Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid’s Retirement

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) released the following statement after Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) announced he would not seek reelection:

“Democratic Leader Harry Reid is one of the smartest and toughest people I know.  As our Democratic Leader, Harry never backed down from a challenge—working to protect Social Security and Medicare, pushing for immigration reform, passing the landmark Affordable Care Act, and fighting for his home state of Nevada.  Harry has always been willing to stand up for what’s right, and our country is a better place because of him.

“Harry has been a wonderful friend and a mentor, and he will leave behind a remarkable legacy.  But this Congress has just begun and I look forward to continuing our work together as he finishes out his term.” 

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