Patrick Leahy actually said...

I think it is kind of easy. The clause prohibits receipt of any emolument without the consent of the Congress.

Leahy emphasizes the clarity of the emoluments clause regarding foreign payments to the President.

03/19/2017

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I have been concerned--and I have discussed this with the Director--about the FBI's responsiveness to requests for information under the Fre...

If there is a decision made in this country that we ought to change the rules and not have the death penalty, that is one thing.

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The rule of law, civil liberties, and civil rights--these are not our burdens. They are what make us better.