“Now, with the state delivering on the funding, I think it's imperative that we move forward as quickly as possible.”
“Vote confidently in a safe and secure election.”
“Rural counties across Idaho depend on the Secure Rural Schools program.”
“We the people will choose our representatives, not judicial activists.”

Political Quotes

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 10, 2005

Governor Murkowski said Alaska will sue the Federal Government if they do not get 90 percent.

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Feb 16, 2005

I agreed with the President's decision to go forward with the elections at the time he did.

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Feb 16, 2005

You said it's beyond your pay grade. Well, unless you exclude the Commander in Chief, there's nothing beyond your pay grade in the Department of Defense; you're the Secretary of Defense, you're the one who's supposed to make that decision.

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Feb 16, 2005

The Vice President repeatedly tried to link Saddam Hussein with 9/11.

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Feb 16, 2005

You knew the war's going to go on a lot longer.

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Feb 16, 2005

Now, the White House has put tens of billions of dollars for continuing the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan off budget.

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Feb 16, 2005

No, we don't. And we should discuss this further.

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Feb 16, 2005

You've said, and all have said, that we want the Iraqis to be able to take over----

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Feb 16, 2005

But I sure would think we would have one on Iran.

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Feb 16, 2005

I'll follow up later. And please answer my letter on that.

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Feb 16, 2005

Aren't we adding more billions to the deficit? More than the White House wants the American people to know about?

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Feb 16, 2005

Islamic extremists are using the Iraqi conflict to fuel Islamic resentment against the West and recruit new terrorists to attack Americans.

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