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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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Apr 21, 2004

The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has an enormous impact on how the United States is perceived in the Muslim world.

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Apr 21, 2004

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. A couple of points I didn't mention, where Ted Koppel is speaking to Mr. Natsios...

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Apr 21, 2004

The conflict between Israelis and Palestinians has enormous impact on how the United States is perceived in the Muslim world.

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Apr 21, 2004

I remember last April, a year ago, you stated with some confidence, on 'Nightline,' the American contribution to rebuild Iraq would be no more than $1.7 billion.

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Apr 21, 2004

The failure to find weapons of mass destruction has damaged our credibility.

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Mar 3, 2004

Let us know where we are on that, because it is something I have followed very closely.

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Mar 3, 2004

I have helped get some of the money through here for the pilot programs.

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Mar 3, 2004

But then there seems to be among some that it is not brave to come forward and ask for this treatment.

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Mar 3, 2004

I think it is critical. I have heard great things about its performance. I hope we can get the funds to expand it.

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Mar 3, 2004

If my son or daughter were among those in this armor, I would want it there yesterday.

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Mar 3, 2004

I find the suicide rate alarming among our forces.

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