Patrick Leahy actually said...

I am the son of a printer from Vermont, and I remember my parents one time as a child telling me to protect and revere the First Amendment, the right of free speech, the right to practice any religion you want, or none if you want, guaranteeing diversity of thought and views in America and guaranteeing our democracy.

06/25/2012

https://www.congress.gov...

More Patrick Leahy Quotes

"I must echo the remarks of Senator Durbin about the Senate actually doing its work in confirming nominees. It is a disservice to the country, it is a disservice to the Senate."
"There is overwhelming scientific evidence that links carbon emissions to global warming."
"The world is on fire either literally or figuratively in so many places, it is hard to keep track."
"The fiscal year 2016 omnibus requires the administration to certify the Egyptian Government has met a number of benchmarks on democracy, human rights, and the rule of law before you release 15 percent..."

View All Patrick Leahy Quotes