Patrick Leahy actually said...

It seems to me that where you have separation of powers and you have the chilling effect that an FBI investigation has on a Member of Congress like Curt Weldon, it ought to be handled with the greatest intensity possible to pursue the sources if you can.

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Leahy emphasizes the need for careful handling of investigations involving Congress members.

07/27/2010

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