Patrick Leahy actually said...

If we secure our Nation at the expense of our precious liberties, then we could hardly claim victory at all.

Leahy argues for balancing national security with civil liberties.

05/11/2021

More Patrick Leahy Quotes

FOIA remains an indispensable tool in protecting the people's right to know.

I have worked for years on a bipartisan basis to reinvigorate FOIA, and I am pleased by the support we have gotten for that.

The right to know is a cornerstone of our democracy.

Senator Cornyn and I have joined together for years now on strengthening FOIA.