Jun 15, 2010
Mr. President, our Nation recently celebrated Memorial Day, honoring the sacrifice and the service of our brave men and women in uniform. Yesterday was Flag Day, and before too long we will celebrate the Fourth of July. I wish to speak…
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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Jun 15, 2010
Finally, I find it ironic: Here is this very pro-military nominee who is being criticized as somehow being anti-military, being criticized by some of the same Republican Senators who have filibustered and voted against funding for our…
Jun 15, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that all time be yielded back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Jun 15, 2010
Mr. President, today I express my sincere congratulations and best wishes to Nina Thomas on her retirement as registrar at Vermont Law School. Since 1976, Nina has served that institution with dedication and a devotion to its students. As…
Jun 15, 2010
Mr. President, I would like to pay tribute today to a man who has provided immeasurable leadership and dedication to the lives of young people and families around the State of Vermont, Tom Howard of East Montpelier. After 31 years as…
Jun 15, 2010
Mr. President, I ask for the yeas and nays on the first nominee. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Tanya…
Jun 10, 2010
Mr. President, I am pleased to support the Cruise Vessel Security and Safety Act of 2010 and glad to join the full Senate today in passing this important bill. This legislation will improve the safety of Americans traveling on cruise ships…
Jun 10, 2010
Mr. President, I will oppose the resolution. The resolution of disapproval before us reminds me of a skills competition for young people that has been promoted by the National Football League. It is called Punt, Pass, and Kick. The…
Jun 9, 2010
Mr. President, today, I introduce the Environmental Crimes Enforcement Act, ECEA, common sense legislation that will ensure that those who destroy the lives and livelihoods of Americans through environmental crime are held accountable. It…
Jun 8, 2010
Mr. President, today I introduce the Survivors Equality Act to ensure that everyone is treated equally under the Death on the High Seas Act. I thank Senator Whitehouse for joining me in this important effort to provide justice for victims…
Jun 7, 2010
Mr. President, if nobody else seeks recognition, I yield back my time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. If all time is yielded back, the question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination of Lucy Haeran Koh, of California, to be…
Jun 7, 2010
Madam President, 3 weeks from now the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold the confirmation hearing for President Obama's nomination of Elena Kagan to succeed Justice John Paul Stevens as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the…
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