Patrick Leahy: “For me, it is a passion, and you can be very helpful.”

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.

People in the Trump administration who know nothing and care less about these programs are arbitrarily jeopardizing relations with a strategic partner in one of the most challenging regions of the world.

We thought that the decision that was made was prudent and long overdue.

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