Patrick Leahy: “Because we can do something, does it really make sense to do it?”

If we can't clearly and unequivocally condemn the actions of white supremacists, or simply acknowledge the January 6, 2021, attack on our Capitol for what it was, an insurrection, we fan the flames of hatred and violence.

I can say with absolute certainty that the proposed rules directly conflict with the legislation on a variety of matters, especially on provisions that limit access to the PTAB.

If the Senate doesn`t repair itself we are in deep trouble in this country.

Congress was the original classification authority (OCA). It let that power essentially slip away to the Executive Branch.