Overheard on the Hill

By Neda Toloui-Semnani

Posted March 7, 2013 at 1:11pm

“And what I have learned from my experiences in talking filibusters is this: To succeed, you need strong convictions but also a strong bladder. It’s obvious Sen. Paul has both.”

— Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., in floor remarks during Sen. Rand Paul’s, R-Ky., Wednesday night talking filibuster.

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