Patrick Leahy actually said...

The rule of law, civil liberties, and civil rights--these are not our burdens. They are what make us better.

There was the prosecution of a Senator, Ted Stevens, which has drawn severe criticism from the presiding Federal judge.

If there is a decision made in this country that we ought to change the rules and not have the death penalty, that is one thing.

I have been concerned--and I have discussed this with the Director--about the FBI's responsiveness to requests for information under the Fre...