Political Quotes

Patrick Leahy: “But when I have opposed one, like with Judge Owen, when I was raising some varied questions about funding that she was…”

On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
But when I have opposed one, like with Judge Owen, when I was raising some varied questions about funding that she was getting from people that were before her court, that might have raised a red flag that I had some concerns about her.
Said by
Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

Editor's note · Context

Leahy explains his opposition to a nominee due to funding concerns.

Share

More from Patrick Leahy

Jul 18, 2022

Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act

congress.gov
Jun 2, 2025

People in the Trump administration who know nothing and care less about these programs are arbitrarily jeopardizing relations with a strategic partner in one of the most challenging regions of the world.

thenation.com
Sep 19, 2022

If the Senate doesn`t repair itself we are in deep trouble in this country.

msnbc.com
Apr 21, 2023

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.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation