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On the recordMarch 10, 2022
Madam President, the Senator asked those who love this institution to speak up. I am the Dean of the U.S. Senate. I have served here for 48 years. I love this institution. I know the Constitution vests the power of the purse in the Congress. Certifications of these earmarks have been available to the public on our committee website at my request and Senator Shelby's request for 8 months. Everybody knows what is here. Vote for them or not; but, frankly, if I have to speak of what is needed for my State of Vermont, I want to be the one speaking for it-- not somebody downtown. I would hope every Senator feels the same way. I yield back the rest of my time. I oppose the amendment. (Applause.) Vote on Amendment No. 4990 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont
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