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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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Mar 3, 2004

I have had some things I have helped get money for pilot programs, they have not worked.

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Mar 2, 2004

I am worried about that, whether it is in my State or yours or any other State.

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Mar 2, 2004

We have lost nearly three million manufacturing jobs in the past three years.

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Mar 2, 2004

The President's budget doesn't really match the rhetoric.

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Mar 2, 2004

half-a-trillion dollars in 1 year in trade deficit, we are still not doing something right.

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Mar 2, 2004

The economic outlook is less than encouraging.

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Mar 2, 2004

Mr. Secretary, we thank you for coming to testify before this subcommittee today.

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Mar 2, 2004

Overall, the number of manufacturing jobs in the United States is now at its lowest level since 1950.

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Mar 2, 2004

We should also commend yours. I know in your case coming into Government also involved your personal friendship with the President.

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Mar 2, 2004

The administration's rhetoric is not going to do very much if you want to send your kids to school.

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Mar 2, 2004

We were told that budget surpluses would continue on for as far as the eye could see--and instead we have gone from a record $239 billion surplus under President Clinton to a record $521 billion deficit under President Bush.

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