[wanabidii] Press Releases: Statement by Secretary Kerry on the Retirement of Harry Reid

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Statement by Secretary Kerry on the Retirement of Harry Reid 03/27/2015 02:36 PM EDT Statement by Secretary Kerry on the Retirement of Harry Reid Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC March 27, 2015 History will remember Harry Reid for leading the Senate through the single most important period of progressive legislating since The Great Society. None of what he has accomplished was easy or preordained, but again and again, in his own unique way, without flash or puffery, Harry just went out and found the strategy and the votes -- even when everyone said it couldn't happen. He's a Senator's Senator and one of the most accomplished Senate leaders in modern times. There's much to celebrate about Harry Reid, and much that will be remarked on today, whether it's his only-in-America journey from Searchlight to the Senate's leadership, his famously direct, blunt, and candid leadership style, his Lazarus-like underdog victories in election after election, or his devotion to family. Every bit of it is admirable. But I particularly hope that in these years where we've witnessed the retirements of people like Barbara Mikulski and Chris Dodd and Dick Lugar, that people will really pause and reflect on what Harry's meant to the Senate, and what his work has meant to his state and to the country. It's a roadmap for all the Senators who will come along now with big shoes to fill. He's a master tactician and it really counts: the fact is - because of Harry Reid's time as Leader - more people in our country have good health care, the tax code's a little more fair, gays and lesbians can serve openly in the military, and we're investing more than ever in clean energy. That's a record of a lifetime, and that's Harry Reid. Since I became Secretary of State, I've been particularly grateful for his tireless efforts to reinstate bipartisanship in foreign policy. In working to give us time and space to try to find a peaceful resolution to the international community's concerns about Iran's nuclear program, in confirming our Ambassadors who maintain America's presence in the world, in fighting for the State Department budget, Harry Reid has long been a strong advocate for our diplomats worldwide. I am grateful for Harry's leadership and his friendship. We still have two years to work together, and so much work to do. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520