Patrick Leahy: “The rule of law, civil liberties, and civil rights--these are not our burdens. They are what make us better.”

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.

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

I can say with absolute certainty that the proposed rules directly conflict with the legislation on a variety of matters, especially on provisions that limit access to the PTAB.

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