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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Apr 26, 2018

on March 21, 2018, Vermont lost one of its finest sculptors, Frank Gaylord. Frank Gaylord, a Granite City resident, was a beloved member of the Barre community. Frank influenced the city and its residents, and the city in turn influenced…

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Apr 26, 2018

I want to take a moment to highlight the benefits of international students and scholars who come to the United States to live and study and who have been unfairly penalized by the current administration's efforts to limit travel to our…

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Apr 26, 2018

That is really a good question. But that example about that pill going from costing $7.50 to $1,500 means that the owner of that pill--and Martin Shkreli is the guy who did it; he is now in jail--was able to corner the market and then just…

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Apr 26, 2018

I want to take a moment to remember a Vermonter who, with seemingly boundless energy and enthusiasm, devoted her life to her family, her students, her friends, and her community. Hester ``Hep'' Caldwell, who died on April 10, 2018, will be…

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Apr 26, 2018

I did not vote for Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State. Although Mr. Tillerson was a successful corporate executive, I did not believe that heading the world's largest oil company was the right resume for the Nation's top diplomat. Mr…

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Apr 26, 2018

I would like to take a moment to recognize the life and achievements of Dan Akaka, a veteran, educator, U.S. Senator, and most importantly, a dear friend of mine. Dan passed away recently after 93 years of life imbued with the aloha…

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Apr 26, 2018

I thank the gentleman very much for yielding. We have the wealthiest country in the world, we have the healthcare system that is the most expensive in the world, and we have more costs and more people not covered than is at all necessary…

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David Roe
@davidroe· Republican · VT· Apr 25, 2018

If you are a shareholder, that is a simple solution; just sell the stock.

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Apr 25, 2018

this question of imposing a big responsibility without providing the resources to get the job done is of concern to me.

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Apr 25, 2018

the boss is the one who has to make certain that it is a reasonable imposition on taxpayers, or do you disagree with that?

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David Roe
@davidroe· Republican · VT· Apr 25, 2018

I definitely support the Employee Rights Act.

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Peter Welch
@peterwelch· Democratic · VT· Apr 25, 2018

The boss is the one who has to make certain that it is a reasonable imposition on taxpayers, or do you disagree with that?

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Apr 24, 2018

if there's one area where you and I are in total agreement--total agreement--and that is that we care deeply about the integrity of the Justice Department.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Apr 24, 2018

recusal is not discretionary; it is required by the clear terms of 28 C.F.R. Sec. 452.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Apr 24, 2018

I've never seen such attacks. And again, that's attacks against people in Democratic or a Republican administration.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Apr 24, 2018

Recusal here is not discretionary. It's required by Justice Department regulations when you have a 'political relationship' with the President.

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Patrick Leahy
@patrickleahy· Democratic · VT· Apr 24, 2018

Yes, because we have appropriated the money, and we have directed the program to go forward.

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