July 23, 2011

Washington, D.C. – Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement reaffirming his opposition to a short-term debt ceiling increase:

“I want to reaffirm my statement from last night. I will not support any short-term agreement, and neither will President Obama nor Leader Pelosi. We seek an extension of the debt ceiling through at least the end of 2012. We will not send a message of uncertainty to the world.”