Reid on Return to Senate: ‘It’s Really Good to Be Back’
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Harry Reid / Twitter(WASHINGTON) — Both sides of the political aisle welcomed back Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid (D-NV) on Monday.
GOP Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) spoke on the Senate floor about Reid’s return to work following surgery required after an exercise accident in Reid’s Nevada home.
“I want to welcome back our colleague, the majority leader, who’s had a challenging month and we’re happy to see him back here in the Senate,” said McConnell.
Doctors say they’re optimistic Reid will regain vision in his injured eye, but they’re not yet able to say for sure.
The 75-year-old, returning to the Senate floor with a bandaged eye, expressed his thanks to colleagues after receiving a welcome-back handshake from McConnell, saying, “It’s really good to be back.”
“I want to express my appreciation to my colleagues who have been so kind and thoughtful during my recovery time,” Reid added.
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