Travis Martinez, University of New Mexico/Talk Radio News Service
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) referred to the gains made on health care reform by Senate Democrats as "historic" following Tuesday's caucus meeting.
“This is a historic moment, this is really a part of history," said Reid. "It’s fair to say we all feel good about the progress we’ve made."
On Monday, Reid made waves by announcing that he would be backing the inclusion of a public option, saddled with a state opt-out provision, in the final legislation.
Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont), who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, was optimistic that health care reform will be passed this year, but also stepped back to acknowledge the hard work that he and others have contributed so far to the effort.
“We’ve been laying the ground work for this for well over a year. To say this is difficult to achieve is an understatement. I've never attempted anything as difficult as this, but I’ve never relished anything as much as this because it’s so important,” said Baucus. “We will fight for the 60 votes to get this passed,” he added.
Reid: Progress Made On Health Care Reform "Historic"
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) referred to the gains made on health care reform by Senate Democrats as "historic" following Tuesday's caucus meeting.
“This is a historic moment, this is really a part of history," said Reid. "It’s fair to say we all feel good about the progress we’ve made."
On Monday, Reid made waves by announcing that he would be backing the inclusion of a public option, saddled with a state opt-out provision, in the final legislation.
Sen. Max Baucus (D-Mont), who chairs the Senate Finance Committee, was optimistic that health care reform will be passed this year, but also stepped back to acknowledge the hard work that he and others have contributed so far to the effort.
“We’ve been laying the ground work for this for well over a year. To say this is difficult to achieve is an understatement. I've never attempted anything as difficult as this, but I’ve never relished anything as much as this because it’s so important,” said Baucus. “We will fight for the 60 votes to get this passed,” he added.