Political Quotes

On the recordApril 17, 2012
Safeguarding our liberties is not a Democratic or a Republican idea. It is an American idea.
Said by
Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes that protecting liberties transcends party lines.

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