Patrick Leahy actually said...

I worked hard and I got Senators from both parties to work with me to protect the fund and ensure that the reserves were preserved for their intended purpose, and only one: helping crime victims.

Context

Leahy discusses bipartisan efforts to safeguard the Crime Victims Fund reserves.

04/12/2011

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