Reid: "Republicans Are Protecting The President Rather Than The Troops"

Senator Reid's remarks Tuesday on the floor of the U.S. Senate:

"The American people deserve an up-or-down - yes or no - vote on this amendment. A 'no' vote on Levin-Reed would be a vote to 'stay the course' - to continue the President's failed strategy indefinitely. A 'yes' vote would finally bind the President to responsibly reduce combat operations and return our focus to the real and growing threats we face. That is why I once again request unanimous consent to move to an up-or-down vote on Levin-Reed, along with amendments that my Republican colleagues also wish to consider."