Patrick Leahy actually said...

Should I be expecting a specific legislative proposal from the FBI or the administration in the near future?

Leahy inquires about potential legislative proposals from the FBI regarding surveillance.

05/15/2012

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I think the next nominee for a Justice Department confirmation position that comes up here ought to be told, 'I am sorry. Your confirmation ...

It takes some pressure. It takes leverage of money. It takes holding up some confirmations. And yes, it might take a subpoena.

We would like to see the list of all the OLC memoranda that are in force.

The Justice Department is trying to gut that out.