[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 37 (Monday, March 15, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S1489]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         OUTPOURING OF SUPPORT

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, last Thursday my wife was involved in a 
violent car accident.
  We often say this Senate is a family. I am reminded of it time and 
time again when both triumph and tragedy unite us. Over the past few 
days, I learned all over again just how close, how genuine, how 
meaningful that family is. The tremendous outpouring of support for my 
wife and daughter from people across Nevada and the Nation and from my 
Senate family has deeply touched all of us. We have received literally 
hundreds and hundreds of e-mails and phone calls. We very much 
appreciate all the thoughts for Landra and every prayer on her behalf. 
The kindness and concern are overwhelming and really humbling.
  It really was a close call, but we are grateful it wasn't worse, and 
we are confident she will be making a full recovery. It won't be 
tomorrow or the next day, but she will be back on her feet as soon as 
she can. My wife Landra and I have been married for 50 years. She is 
the strongest and most selfless person I know. If anyone can recover, 
it is she.
  Before we begin this week's work, I wish to say to my Senate family 
and all of those watching: Thank you very much.

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