I think all of us hope we can get agreement on a bill that the President can sign, so we just don't have speeches on the floors of both bodies, but no piece of legislation at the end.
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.
I am extremely impressed and proud about the way he has embraced what is, especially these days, one of the most difficult jobs in the world.
We need an American foreign policy that is rooted in our values and the example we set and which we can credibly ask others to follow.
I firmly believe that this budget strikes a balance between the need to sustain long-term investments in American leadership and the political imperative to tighten our belts.
I have enjoyed the times we have met and talked, including today when you talked about Barry Goldwater.
Mr. President, while the distinguished Senator from California is on the floor, I will tell her through the Chair that I have had the privilege of serving in this body for 40 years. I have heard thousands of speeches on this floor. I…
Can you assure me that as you fill these positions, attention will be given to the northern border?
The recovery in Galena is as important to me like the recovery from Katrina and Rita is to Senator Landrieu.
I will invite you to come to Vermont with me some time, not today. We are having about 20 inches of snow, and it is so bad that some of the schools will open an hour late tomorrow with that kind of snow.





