Patrick Leahy actually said...

I see this nomination, and today's hearing, as the predictable consequence of Mark's passion for service.

Leahy connects Lippert's nomination to his dedication to public service.

02/14/2011

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President Obama has called this an 'urgent humanitarian situation,' and I agree.

What we could do, if we wanted to solve the problem, is have the House pass the legislation that we passed.

Republicans and Democrats worked together to get it through the Senate, and we passed it.

The status quo is not an option. It is not sustainable for our families, for our economy, or for our national security.