Mar 1, 2011
We could, actually, by saying either return it to the Treasury or give an equal amount to charity and file with the Secretary of the Senate to which charity they gave it.
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 1, 2011
Madam President, I wish to ask a question about the proposal that the Senator from California will make on pay, which is fine with me. Can we not have an alternative in the bill that we give the money to charity so somebody would actually…
Mar 1, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Contracting Oversight of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 1, 2011, at 10…
Mar 1, 2011
Yes, it is. The courts have been making good progress in developing the law in this area, and I do not believe patent reform legislation should interfere with this progress. Should the House propose or pass some language on damages, I will…
Mar 1, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Select Committee on Intelligence be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on March 1, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Ad Hoc…
Feb 28, 2011
Mr. President, once the Senator has introduced his amendment and has spoken, will he be willing to set that aside so that other amendments on the patent bill can come up?
Feb 28, 2011
I thank the Chair. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Utah is recognized. Amendment No. 115
Feb 28, 2011
Was that set aside so he could introduce his second amendment? The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is his second amendment.
Feb 28, 2011
Mr. President, I know the Senator has advocated for satellite offices. His amendment speaks for geographic diversity. Otherwise, every one of us would be asking for one in our State. Vermont, which receives more patents per capita than any…
Feb 28, 2011
Mr. President, I appreciate the amendment of the Senator from Colorado. When it comes to a vote, I think it will probably be unanimous. I suspect there will not even be a requirement for a rollcall vote. It does have this mandatory…
Feb 28, 2011
Mr. President, I understand that the Senator from Colorado has an amendment that could be disposed of quickly and which is agreeable to both sides. I yield to the Senator from Colorado. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Colorado is…
Feb 28, 2011
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Under the previous order, the nomination of Amy Totenberg, of Georgia, to be United States…
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