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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.
on May 4, the Saint Michael's College community will celebrate the 80th birthday of a fellow Michaelman and longtime friend of many, Reverend Raymond Doherty. Father Ray, as he is known to many, graduated from Saint Michael's College in…
I am encouraged by the Department's recent strengthening of airline passenger screening policies.
the choice between security and liberty is a false choice, as nothing is more likely to endanger America's liberty than the success of a terrorist attack at home.
We also must, as Senator Sessions recognized, assist State and local law enforcement responders to problems emanating from the border.
I commend your decision to provide Haitian nationals in the United States with Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Along our southern border, we are experiencing historic levels of drug-related violence that must be brought under control.
This is due in no small part to Congress' own actions to dedicate resources to the border.
There is a strong feeling that we need comprehensive immigration legislation just because it would reflect the realities of where we are today.
I believe that States can pass whatever laws they choose, provided they are consistent with the Constitution.
President Obama said recently that we should not undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans.
I question whether some resolution could be found using the current footprint of the part of entry.
The President called the law misguided. He said it violates the basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans.
I share that commitment. I worked with President George W. Bush on that, and I shared his commitment to it.
Will you commit to arranging a public meeting with the local community on this issue in the very near future?
Today our Nation marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. For four decades, Americans have joined together on April 22 to celebrate our environment and to commit ourselves to fostering a healthier world. What Senator Gaylord Nelson began…
I want to honor Middlebury College for a new business venture that builds upon its academic reputation in foreign languages. A small, liberal arts school of 2400 students, located in Addison County, Middlebury is a campus that is rooted in…
Yesterday the Senate was forced to devote the entire day to so-called 'debate' on two nominations that Republican objections had stalled for months. The good news is, the majority leader's filing of cloture motions to end the filibusters…
the Senate just devoted almost 3 hours to the nomination of Thomas Vanaskie. Senate Republicans demanded this extended time for debate. I thank Senator Specter and Senator Casey for their statements. The Senators from Pennsylvania know…
today the Senate will finally confirm Professor Chris Schroeder to lead the Office of Legal Policy at the Department of Justice. I say ``finally'' because he was nominated by President Obama nearly 11 months ago. Professor Schroeder was…
the Senate just devoted more than 3 hours to the nomination of Chris Schroeder. I am glad that after many months the Senate has finally been allowed to act on that nomination and gratified that he received a bipartisan confirmation vote…
the oath that you take indicates that you will execute justice to the poor and to the wealthy, that there be no distinction.
the fairness of our system sometimes is skewed when someone does not have the ability to pursue their case in court.
I would say to my distinguished friend from Wisconsin, I was delighted to hear those words about Gaylord Nelson. I had the privilege of serving for a term with Senator Nelson. He was down-to-earth, respected by all in this body, and he had…
Chris Schroeder is well known to many of us in the Senate. He has served in a number of positions, including chief counsel for the Judiciary Committee when the chairman was then- Senator Joe Biden. He spent years in private practice and as…
a distinguished and giving Vermonter will be retiring after nearly 40 years of working on behalf of Vermont's prisoners and former prisoners. Rita Whalen McCaffrey is stepping down in May as the Executive Director of Dismas of Vermont, a…
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