Patrick Leahy: “I cannot emphasize enough the small States--obviously, I care the most about my own State of Vermont.”

Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act

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.

We thought that the decision that was made was prudent and long overdue.

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.