Hawaii Senators Praise Reid As ‘Fighter, Friend, Mentor, Steady Hand’
The U.S. Senate minority leader has announced he’ll not seek re-election in 2016, setting off a scramble for his job.
Harry Reid, the leader of U.S. Senate Democrats, is retiring, and Hawaii’s two senators are offering their praise for his service.
Brian Schatz released this statement following the announcement of the news:
“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.”
Mazie Hirono issued this comment via Twitter:
Senator Reid is a fighter for the middle-class and a champion for immigrant families and the AAPI community. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/hCPAYHM5oM
— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) March 27, 2015
“AAPI” stands for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.
Hirono added, “He’s been a steady hand for our caucus, and his leadership and resolve will be missed next Congress. I wish him and Landra all the best.” Landra is Reid’s wide, of course.
Meanwhile, Reid has said he’d like to see Chuck Schumer of New York take his place.
