Patrick Leahy: “I want to thank the witnesses who are here today to testify about how we can make some progress in the fight against…”

Do not turn your material, do not turn your reports over to the Executive Branch and let them tell you what is or is not classified.

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.

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.