Mar 3, 2011
Madam President, we are supposed to vote at 12:30. I realize the Senator couldn't be here when her amendment was brought up and couldn't be here when her amendment was modified. We did that for her. But I am in opposition to it, and I…
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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Mar 3, 2011
I suggest the absence of a quorum and ask unanimous consent that the time be equally divided. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk will call the roll. The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the…
Mar 3, 2011
Mr. President, I appreciate the comments of the Senator from Illinois. I recall great discussions during the administration of President Reagan. I happened to like President Reagan. We got along very well. But I remember discussions on a…
Mar 3, 2011
Mr. President, I see the distinguished Senator from Delaware who has been so helpful on this legislation on the floor, so I yield the floor. Exhibit 1 [From the Washington Post, Feb. 26, 2011] Patenting Innovation More than 60 years have…
Mar 3, 2011
I will conclude with this: If we are to continue to lead the globe in innovation and production, if we are to win the future through American ingenuity and innovation, we must have a patent system that is streamlined and efficient. The…
Mar 3, 2011
I also ask letters from the National Association of Manufacturers, higher education associations, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council be printed in the Record at the conclusion of my comments. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore…
Mar 3, 2011
Mr. President, I wish to thank the distinguished Senator from Arizona for his words here this morning. He is part of the small group of Republicans and Democrats who have worked very hard over the last couple of years on this bill with the…
Mar 3, 2011
Mr. President, I understand we have the Feinstein amendment No. 133 at the desk. I ask unanimous consent that the Feinstein amendment No. 133 be modified with the changes that are at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without…
Mar 3, 2011
Madam President, at the hour of 12:30 we are supposed to vote. I would ask unanimous consent, so far as my time has been used by those in another position, that Senator Grassley and I have 4 minutes back of our time. The PRESIDING OFFICER…
Mar 2, 2011
Mr. President, even though I oppose this amendment and would simply allow it to go for a voice vote because the proponent of the amendment is not even on the floor, I will, to protect his right and notwithstanding his not following the…
Mar 2, 2011
We have stabilized the economic freefall and begun to revive the economy. Everyone knows that economic growth is the path toward budget balance. Economic growth and winning the future through American innovation is what the bipartisan…
Mar 2, 2011
I thank the superb staff for writing that out because I am not quite sure I could have done that on my own. I had hoped as we began debate on this important bill to modernize America's patent system that the Senate would focus specifically…
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