Patrick Leahy actually said...

It plays a crucial role in closing the gaps and seams that we fought hard to gain after the 9/11 attacks.

Defending the significance of a program in enhancing national security post-9/11.

07/30/2013

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The torture of individuals was not just a violation of our laws and treaties; it handed al Qaeda a valuable propaganda tool to gain new recr...

I wanted to take it out of politics, have been something like the 9/11 Commission look into it.

We should never, ever forget our basic values.

Without question, our Government institutions were undermined. The rule of law was disrespected.