During my 30-plus years in the Senate, I have always believed that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a critical mechanism to ensure that our tradition of open government is preserved for future generations.
Patrick Leahy: “During my 30-plus years in the Senate, I have always believed that the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a critical…”
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Leahy emphasizes the importance of FOIA for open government.
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