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Patrick Leahy is a former United States Senator from Vermont, serving from 1975 until 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the longest-serving senator in Vermont's history and held significant leadership roles, including President pro tempore of the Senate. Throughout his tenure, Leahy was known for his work on issues such as civil liberties, health care, and environmental protection. He played a key role in various legislative efforts, including the Violence Against Women Act and initiatives to reform the criminal justice system.
I have already spoken about this, and I want to reiterate what I said earlier. Our country, justifiably so, is a beacon of hope for so many who face human rights abuses. I think of what is written on the iconic Statue of Liberty; so many…
before the Senator from Florida yields, I appreciate the strong support of Senator Rubio. He has been the voice of reason and consistency in this area and I appreciate it. I suggest the absence of a quorum with the time equally divided…
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 21, as Modified
I yield back all time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to amendment No. 21, as modified. The yeas and nays were previously ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant bill clerk called the roll.
I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on February 12, 2013, at 9:45 a.m., in room SD- 366 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The PRESIDING…
I think there is a growing consensus in both bodies that we need real immigration reform.
I take my responsibilities to do oversight seriously, so it is extremely frustrating that the questions I have asked of this administration and of this Secretary have gone unanswered.
I agree with his call for real reforms that will not only address our undocumented population, but will improve legal immigration.
Clearly, we need a policy that serves the national interest of the United States.
I want the pathway to be clear. I want the goal of citizenship to be available and attainable.
So we need to see, the American people need to see a real commitment, one that is truly so, to make the laws real and the policies real.
I have seen my share of immigration debates. I voted for the 1986 amnesty because I believed it was a one-time solution to our problem. I was wrong.
It is time to proceed to comprehensive action to bring families out of the shadows.
I suggested that large flows of labor will pull down wages. He did not dispute it.
before I go on to that, I would note that many have come to this floor to talk about the deficit and things of that nature. I ask anybody who is decrying our deficit if they voted for a needless war in Iraq and then voted to put it on the…
I have legislation, the Uniting American Families Act. It is legislation I have introduced every year for 10 years.
we have had an early unanimous consent order, so following that, I ask unanimous consent that the sequence of votes outlined under the previous order now start at 11:30 a.m., and the additional 30 minutes of debate be equally divided…
I hope that the people, whether they are for or against the position that I or others might take, I hope they do not think they are going to really help their cause by doing this.
I ask unanimous consent that my amendment numbered 21 be modified with the changes that are at the desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Amendment No. 21, As Modified
The time to fix it is long overdue, and the way to fix it is with common-sense, comprehensive immigration reform.
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