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Patrick Leahy: “I hope that the people, whether they are for or against the position that I or others might take, I hope they do not…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
I hope that the people, whether they are for or against the position that I or others might take, I hope they do not think they are going to really help their cause by doing this.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy emphasizes the importance of orderly hearings despite differing opinions.

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