Patrick Leahy actually said...

the National Academy of Sciences called for the coroner system in this country to be abolished.

Leahy references a historical recommendation for reform in death investigations.

03/17/2009

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that struck a devastating blow to the credibility of Federal law enforcement and undermined the people's faith in our system of justice.

to restore the Department of Justice back to being the Department of Justice.

We want us to be secure. We want us to be able to use the abilities to gather intelligence.

I believe that accountability is important and that access to the courts for those alleging wrongdoing by the Government is crucial.