The U.S. flag flies at half-staff in the wake of a mass shooting in Las Vegas at the White House in Washington, U.S., October 2, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts
President Biden has ordered all flags lowered to half-staff to mark the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid.
Biden signed a proclaimation lowering flags to half-staff:
From humble roots in Searchlight, Nevada, Harry Reid rose to become one of the great Senate Majority Leaders in American history. He was a man of action, and a man of his word — guided by faith, loyalty, and unshakeable resolve.
Throughout his long career of public service, Harry Reid was instrumental in passing landmark legislation that made a positive difference in the lives of countless Americans and made our Nation stronger and safer. His devoted service to our Nation was not about power for power’s sake. It was about the power to do right by the American people.
Harry Reid was one of the giants of the Senate, and perhaps the most important person in Nevada political history. His absence will be felt in both Nevada and Democratic politics for years to come.
Reid passionately argued before his death that the Senate should abolish the filibuster, and the longest lasting legacy that Democrats could offer would be to abolish the filibuster in Harry Reid’s name.
Mr. Easley is the managing editor. He is also a White House Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. His graduate work focused on public policy, with a specialization in social reform movements.
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