Harry Reid in Parting Address: ‘Bring Back Earmarks!’

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REID: "Because when we work together, Barbara Mikulski, we did what the Constitution said we should do. We had congressionally directed spending. They were earmarks. Why should we as members of the Congress give that authority to the White House. That's what has happened. It is brought the Congress to a standstill. Bring back the earmarks. (Applause) And one of the great earmarkers of all time is right down there. With the red tie. So Bennett, thank you very much. You have been -- you're friend. I have so many fond memories of you. We did a lot of stuff together."