Political Quotes

Patrick Leahy: “Like my colleagues, I too support the expansion of Boys and Girls Clubs. I would like to ask the author of this…”

On the recordMay 15, 1997
Like my colleagues, I too support the expansion of Boys and Girls Clubs. I would like to ask the author of this legislation, its principal sponsor and the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, whether I am correct that this bill should serve to expand the availability of Boys and Girls Clubs in rural areas?
Said by
Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the expansion of Boys and Girls Clubs during a legislative session.

Share

More from Patrick Leahy

Apr 20, 2023

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.

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
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
Apr 21, 2023

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.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation