Jan 20, 2010
Mr. President, I am pleased that this month Katherine Paterson of Barre, VT, has been named the 2010 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Her books, which include ``A Bridge to Terabithia,'' ``Jacob Have I Loved,'' and…
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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Jan 20, 2010
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Foreign Relations be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate on January 20, 2010, at 10 a.m., to hold a hearing entitled ``Yemen: Confronting Al-Qaeda, Preventing…
Dec 5, 2008
I know over the years in talking with the President-elect about his own children how much he feels about them.
Dec 5, 2008
I know Congressman Welch has similar kinds of groups over in the House of Representatives.
Dec 5, 2008
I strongly disagree. I do not want this to sound political, and I do not mean it that way--I have said this same thing to President Bush and others.
Dec 5, 2008
I cannot emphasize enough the small States--obviously, I care the most about my own State of Vermont.
Dec 5, 2008
the Vice President, Joe Biden, and we have watched his children grow up, and we all have these concerns.
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