Patrick Leahy actually said...

I worked with Senator Specter and we were able to expand public transparency in congressional oversight--but in the end several important checks and balances were not included in the final version.

Context

Leahy discusses efforts to enhance oversight in the Patriot Act reauthorization.

09/22/2009

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