Political Quotes

Patrick Leahy: “The bill before us weakens current law by only requiring the southern border to be 90 percent effectively secured in…”

On the recordApril 21, 2013
The bill before us weakens current law by only requiring the southern border to be 90 percent effectively secured in some sectors.
Said by
Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy criticizes the bill's insufficient border security requirements.

Share

More from Patrick Leahy

Jul 18, 2022

Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act

congress.gov
May 24, 2022

If we can't clearly and unequivocally condemn the actions of white supremacists, or simply acknowledge the January 6, 2021, attack on our Capitol for what it was, an insurrection, we fan the flames of hatred and violence.

congress.gov
Jun 2, 2025

People in the Trump administration who know nothing and care less about these programs are arbitrarily jeopardizing relations with a strategic partner in one of the most challenging regions of the world.

thenation.com
Feb 22, 2023

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.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation