Patrick Leahy: “I know I was supposed to speak next, but I know the distinguished Senator from Missouri has a unanimous consent request…”

On February 23rd of this year, Senators Schumer and Coburn and I wrote you a letter commending your decision to sever ties with the Council on American-Islamic Relations, CAIR.

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.

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.

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.