Patrick Leahy

The administration responded quickly and has already conducted a preliminary review. The President has candidly identified problems.

I worry about the overinclusion of names on the no-fly list.

Now we have three provisions expiring on December 31st, 2009.

I think was against our Constitution and our laws, but clearly against the Convention.

Your historic interest in consumer protection is well served by this nomination.

I'm really privileged to be here to introduce Julie Brill, and the historic interest in consumer protection of this committee is well served by this nomination.

There is no question in my mind we can solve it. There is no question in my mind that we will solve it.

Debbie Smith grants have led to significant and meaningful backlog reduction, and to justice for victims.

Today the Judiciary Committee is holding its second hearing on the reauthorization of the ground-breaking Justice for All Act.

I thank Senator Klobuchar, also a former prosecutor, for her help in putting this hearing together and her leadership on this issue.

The Debbie Smith program is working and it has made tremendous gains across the country.

Those of us who had the privilege to serve as prosecutors before we were here in the Senate know what a lot of these cases are like.

It was Senator Kyl from Arizona who worked closely with me to get the Debbie Smith Act passed.

We should not assume that everybody is guilty when they come through.

Well, these border things, it also reflects who we are.

If you have got a GPS, it is pretty easy to do.

I had the license plate 1 on the car. My ID said I am a U.S. Senator, but it did not seem to satisfy the person that I was a U.S. citizen.

I would love to get the bill passed since we----

I think that is something that is going to require Republicans and Democrats to come together.

I was one of those who worked with former President Bush and complimented his efforts on a comprehensive package.

I hope that that hold will be lifted. If it is not, I suspect whoever is doing the holding, it will become clear.

I think that was an overreaction--Madam Secretary, you have adopted a sensible approach to immigration enforcement.

We commend you and the men and women of the Border Patrol for their extraordinary efforts.

Sensible enforcement of current law will not by itself solve our Nation's immigration problems, and we do need reform, and comprehensive reform.

I hope will serve us well as we consider broader immigration reform legislation in the new year.