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On the recordMay 6, 2009
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.
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Patrick Leahy
Democratic · Vermont

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Leahy emphasizes the importance of FOIA for open government.

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