Patrick Leahy actually said...

I think it is fortunate we have these programs. Certainly I wish there was no need for them.

Leahy expresses the importance of victim support programs despite wishing they were unnecessary.

04/27/2009

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The cap illustrates the problems with so many Federal grant programs.

Victims need legal services; they need civil legal assistance.

I worked after the Oklahoma City bombing to create the Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program.

The Crime Victims Fund represents our commitment to crime victims. It should be respected and honored.