Patrick Leahy actually said...

Probably 90-plus percent of criminal prosecutions in America are done by our States and local governments. They do a pretty good job.

Leahy acknowledges the effectiveness of state and local governments in handling prosecutions.

06/24/2009

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I want a Justice who is going to follow legal precedent.

It's very difficult for us to legislate--to pass legislation to expand rights.

I know we felt that way, my wife and I felt that way about our son. We worried about him in the Marine Corps, but we were so proud of what h...

It is a fair question to ask a nominee in what direction would you move the Court.