Patrick Leahy: “I represented Vermont here for 44 years. I served with pride here, believing that the Senate can be and should be the…”

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

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.

On February 23rd of this year, Senators Schumer and Coburn and I wrote you a letter commending your decision to sever ties with the Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR.

Do not turn your material, do not turn your reports over to the Executive Branch and let them tell you what is or is not classified.