Biden eulogizes Reid as a fighter 'for the America we all love' at memorial service
By Chloe Folmar - 01/08/22 05:54 PM EST
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid was honored on Friday at a memorial service in Las Vegas, attended by President Biden, former President Barack Obama and other former colleagues who spoke of Reid’s integrity and humility.
Biden described his relationship with Reid, who was his long-time colleague in the Senate, as both a decades-long partnership in public service and a close brotherhood.
“Harry would always have your back,” Biden said. “Harry had mine, and he knew I had his.”
“He gave me a sense of confidence,” added Biden.
Biden emphasized Reid’s willingness to work hard for what he believed, whether it was popular or not.
“None of it was easy,” said Biden. “The thing about Harry — he never gave up.”
Biden concluded his eulogy with a call for America to follow in Reid’s example.
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