Quote by Harry Reid

I was born and raised in the high desert of Nevada in a tiny town called Searchlight. My dad was a hard rock miner. My mom took in wash. I grew up around people of strong values - even if they rarely talked about them.

I was born and raised in the high desert of Nevada in a tiny

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This quote is a personal reflection on the upbringing and environment of the author. It highlights their humble beginnings in a small town called Searchlight, where their father worked as a hard rock miner and their mother took in laundry for a living. Despite the lack of explicit discussions, the author emphasizes the existence of strong values within their community. The quote suggests that these values were perhaps exhibited through actions and behaviors rather than being openly discussed.

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By Harry Reid

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