Premier calls Nevada Democrat a 'true American patriot,' says his commitment to Jewish state will never be forgotten; FM lauds significant contribution made to bilateral ties

Biden says Reid always kept his word'; Obama says former boxer left world a 'better place'; Pelosi recalls his 'immense courage and ferocious conviction'

Reid, who literally fought to marry his Jewish wife, was a staunch supporter of Israel, battling on its behalf and against antisemitism

Nevada senator was a staunch supporter of Israel, but angered Jerusalem when he backed the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, saying it was the best way to protect Israel's security