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Patrick Leahy: “I want to acknowledge your decision to delay the implementation of the REAL ID Act. I think that is very good.”

On the recordMarch 8, 2011
I want to acknowledge your decision to delay the implementation of the REAL ID Act. I think that is very good.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy supports delaying the REAL ID Act for better state preparedness.

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