Sen. Reid Delivers Democrats' State of The Union
Sen. Reid Delivers Democrats' State of The Union
Jan 19, 2007 11:40 AM PST
Also on LasVegasNow.com U.S. Senator Harry Reid Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed the National Press Club this morning to deliver the Democrats' State of the Union address.
Senator Reid said the new democratic Congress is determined to make Nevada, and the rest of the country, energy independent.
He also said Congress' biggest challenge in 2007 is keeping Americans safe.
"We live in a dangerous world. We face many threats. There are critical challenges around the world America must confront," Reid said.
He also talked about his opposition to President Bush's troop escalation plan in Iraq and explained what he thinks American forces should do.
"Our plan for Iraq begins by transforming the military mission. The mission of our troops should be transitioned away from combat to training, force protection, logistics and counterterror. We should begin the phased redeployment of U.S. forces within the next four to six months, so Iraqis understand they must lead the fight and take responsibility for their future,"Sen. Harry Reid stated.
President Bush will deliver his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
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Jan 19, 2007 11:40 AM PST
Also on LasVegasNow.com U.S. Senator Harry Reid Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid addressed the National Press Club this morning to deliver the Democrats' State of the Union address.
Senator Reid said the new democratic Congress is determined to make Nevada, and the rest of the country, energy independent.
He also said Congress' biggest challenge in 2007 is keeping Americans safe.
"We live in a dangerous world. We face many threats. There are critical challenges around the world America must confront," Reid said.
He also talked about his opposition to President Bush's troop escalation plan in Iraq and explained what he thinks American forces should do.
"Our plan for Iraq begins by transforming the military mission. The mission of our troops should be transitioned away from combat to training, force protection, logistics and counterterror. We should begin the phased redeployment of U.S. forces within the next four to six months, so Iraqis understand they must lead the fight and take responsibility for their future,"Sen. Harry Reid stated.
President Bush will deliver his State of the Union speech on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/global/story.asp?s=5962963
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