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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.
Well, if the Senator will yield, like him, I was a trial lawyer. But I know with all trial lawyers, there are times when you have a superb settlement before you, you take it. The bill the Senator from Pennsylvania and I put together, after…
It is interesting. We have a lot of labor unions coming out foursquare for the bill. Some held back and they want a couple of changes they are looking for. It is interesting that all of them are against this amendment--those who haven't…
Will the distinguished Democratic leader allow me 20 seconds to refer to what the distinguished Senator from Pennsylvania just said? Mr. President, the distinguished Senator from Pennsylvania is my friend--a friend from the days when we…
Obviously I am distressed for many reasons about this nomination, not the least of which is everything Judge Alito said indicated he would not be a check and balance. I so wish--and I have said this to President Bush personally--I so wish…
We have Senators who wish to speak. On several occasions, but publicly and privately, I have asked the distinguished senior Senator from Utah if he purports to quote me, to try to at least get within the ballpark of accuracy. I realize…
It's almost like a bomb went off and that's nearly five months after the storm.
Senate Democrats are pushing to delay a vote on Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito, whose confirmation hearings wrapped up today.
I wonder whether he was one Samuel Alito in the 1980s, a different one today, whether he's running away from his record.
I can't find anyone who thinks the so-called data-mining aspect of the secret surveillance program is legal.
Sununu-Leahy et al. Thank you. I thank the Chair. I thank the two distinguished leaders. If I might note for a moment, both the distinguished Republican leader and the Democratic leader have worked extremely hard on this, as has the…
I see the Senator from Colorado on the floor. I understand he wishes to speak on this. I ask the Senator how much time would he require?
We are a democracy. Let's have checks and balances, not secret orders and secret courts.
I have no objection. I add to that consent that I would then follow the distinguished Senator from New Hampshire on the same subject.
The new documents showed Alito to be an eager and early partisan in the ranks of ideological activists in his party's extreme right wing.
Some of our most important legislation is produced not only when we reach across the aisle in the name of bipartisanship, but, when we work across chambers and reach true consensus. I would also like to thank Senators Alexander, Bayh…
It has been very heartening to see such overwhelming support for this important bill. Counterfeiting is a threat to America. It wreaks real harm on our economy, our workers, and our consumers. This bill is a tough bill that will give law…
Does the Senator want to ask for further time? Mr. DeMINT. Yes, if I could have a couple more minutes. I ask unanimous consent for 2 more minutes.
I wonder if the senior Senator from Nevada will yield to me. I wish to make a comment. I know he still has a couple of minutes left.
Why don't we begin debate on mercury, and I ask unanimous consent we begin it at 12:17. That gives us time for the Senator from Maryland. I know we are going to break in the Judiciary Committee, and that would give plenty of time.
Again, Mr. President, I want to thank J.J. for his many years of dedicated service to the City of Burlington and its airport. Marcelle and I wish him and Janet all the best in retirement. ____________________
I would concur completely with the Senator from Kentucky on the people he has praised. He has left out one, himself. I praise the work he has done. We worked very closely together on this. I know that Tim Rieser on my side worked so…
I thank the Senator from the State of New Jersey, the Senators from the State of North Carolina, and the Senator from Nebraska. This program sounds important. Unfortunately, the subcommittee does not earmark funds for specific…
I would be willing to yield back my time, if the others are, to accommodate the chairman of the subcommittee. Mr. McCONNELL. Under the unanimous consent agreement, I believe we immediately move to debate on the Dorgan amendment as soon as…
I make that as part of the agreement. Mr. McCONNELL. After which we would move to the Coburn-Boxer amendment?
No one is entitled to a free pass to a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court.
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