Patrick Leahy said "Mr. President, I note that on page 16 of the supplemental appropriations bill, H.R. 4899, under the heading ``Afghanistan Security Forces Fund'' and on page 17 under the heading ``Iraq Security Forces Fund,'' which appropriate funds for training, equipment, and other assistance for these foreign security forces, there is language that makes these funds available ``notwithstanding any other provision of law.'' I would ask my friend, the chairman of the Appropriations Committee and of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, whether I am correct that this ``notwithstanding'' language is not intended to apply to the ``Leahy'' vetting procedures which are designed to ensure that foreign security forces that receive U.S. assistance have not been credibly alleged to have committed violations of human rights." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 26, 2010

Mr. President, I note that on page 16 of the supplemental appropriations bill, H.R. 4899, under the heading ``Afghanistan Security Forces Fund'' and on page 17 under the heading ``Iraq Security Forces Fund,'' which appropriate funds for training, equipment, and other assistance for these foreign security forces, there is language that makes these funds available ``notwithstanding any other provision of law.'' I would ask my friend, the chairman of the Appropriations Committee and of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, whether I am correct that this ``notwithstanding'' language is not intended to apply to the ``Leahy'' vetting procedures which are designed to ensure that foreign security forces that receive U.S. assistance have not been credibly alleged to have committed violations of human rights.

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Patrick Leahy

Democratic · Vermont

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