“Today is just the beginning of our fulfillment of that goal.”
“First of all, I will never be intimidated by anyone, President or not.”
“My message is, 'Do what President Trump said.'”
“I can handle law enforcement. We've got NYPD. I have State Police. We have all the resources we need to keep our streets safe.”

Political Quotes

Patrick Leahy

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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.

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Apr 7, 2014

I am optimistic about USAID Forward and its focus on country ownership, and eventually working yourselves, USAID, out of a job.

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Apr 7, 2014

I told you 4 years ago, I think I said that I did not know whether to offer you congratulations or condolences when you became the head of it.

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Apr 7, 2014

Well, we conduct programs in lots of different places without branding or advertising USAID.

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Apr 7, 2014

So the Helms-Burton Act would make sure that, to show how tough we are, we could not help Cuban children who have health needs.

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Apr 7, 2014

I have always assumed it is sustainable development, and I believe, Dr. Shah, you would agree with that.

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Apr 7, 2014

I struggle with whether we should cut off aid to Uganda or not.

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Apr 7, 2014

I have seen some nice press releases, but I have not seen any steps that would actually get him out.

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Apr 2, 2014

The heroin crisis is sweeping America.

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Apr 2, 2014

Mr. President, yesterday afternoon a bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives passed Senate legislation to provide loan guarantees to Ukraine and to impose sanctions on certain Ukrainian and Russian officials. This legislation…

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Apr 2, 2014

Mr. President, the Vermont Commission on Women this year celebrates its 50th anniversary. Established in 1964 by Vermont Governor Philip Hoff, the commission was established in response to a challenge presented by President Kennedy, urging…

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Apr 2, 2014

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. Cloture motion The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The cloture motion having been…

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