Patrick Leahy actually said...

This is something the American people have a stake -- a stake in. Let them hear, and let them hear it in public and in open.

Senator Leahy advocates for public hearings to ensure transparency for the American people.

03/19/2007

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I understand that. Perhaps you could provide for the record more fully how it differs from the money we have already given.