I think we have to remain diligent to follow up to see that we support the Guard and the Reserve as they support us.
Editor's note · Context
Discussing the importance of supporting the National Guard and Reserve forces.
Share & report
More from Patrick Leahy
Mr. President, it is hard really to know where to start. I am here on the Senate floor to talk about guns. In a world in chaos, we cannot forget about the chaos right here at home. Gun violence is killing our children: 19 students and two…
Mr. President, in reserving the right to object, if the Senator from Florida's bill were to pass, it would make routine domestic spending bills nearly impossible to be passed in the U.S. Senate, freezing spending at current levels. I worry…
Mr. President, the amendment offered by the Senator from Indiana would mandate extreme, across the board cuts to Federal programs that the American people rely on. Under this amendment, Congress would need to callously slash $1.4 trillion…
Mr. President, in reserving the right to object--and I will--I think back over the years to some of the debates. I remember, during the Reagan administration, when we heard so many speeches from President Reagan and his supporters on how…





