Patrick Leahy

It appears the Champlain basin is asked to do more with far less.

I hope that Vermont and New York can work together on that.

We want to preserve it; we think it's a natural wonder, but it's also an integral part of our economy.

I once said that I didn't know whether to offer her a congratulations or condolences on the job.

White Nose Syndrome (WNS) continues to spread across the country and we have experienced a die-off of historic proportions.

I think Americans expect to be treated with dignity when they go through an airport.

I want to acknowledge your decision to delay the implementation of the REAL ID Act. I think that is very good.

For many Americans, the use of X-ray scanning machines that produce a detailed body image is a bridge too far.

We cannot set aside the need to reform our Nation's broken immigration system, and we have to look at what might produce smart reform.

I mentioned I am glad you delayed implementation of the REAL ID Act.

If we are to continue to lead the globe in innovation and production, if we are to win the future through American ingenuity and innovation, we must have a patent system that is streamlined and efficient. The America Invents Act, and a…

I just want everybody to know the two of us are ready to vote. Yesterday we took hours of delay to vote on the Leahy-Grassley, et al. amendment, and then it passed 97 to 2. So I would urge Senators who have amendments to come to the floor…

I want to work with my friend and colleague, Sue Collins--she and I wrote the Port Security Act--and move forward on that.

We cannot put together a Federal budget that will put our fragile economy, and millions of jobs at risk.

We need to see realistic alternatives to the kind of slash and burn politics that have taken over our budget debates.

I am so disappointed that the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives has targeted rail transportation for their budget cuts.

I support investment in intercity and high-speed rail, but it is now time to address the program's critics head on.

I worked hard for adequate funding for Amtrak and to see reforms of its financial management.

I remain concerned about the fate of the funding for the Memorial Bridge replacement project.

We should ensure funding is available for smaller and rural communities where there is local support and committed funding for these needs.

That is why I am committed to fighting to make this pilot program, which expired in December, permanent.

Unfortunately, the spending plan recently passed by House Republicans takes our country in the wrong direction.

I will be analyzing how taxpayer dollars can be invested most effectively to: Continue our economic recovery; Strengthen our communities; Protect our most vulnerable families; Get workers back on the job; and Manage our Federal resources…

This is a model program--it brings HUD and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) together to use their resources more effectively to achieve results.

That's wrong. And it's just one example from a House Republican plan that focuses on short-term, slash-and-burn cuts.