Mar 1, 2004
You have to have a system in there that will encourage troops to come forward.
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 1, 2004
I commend you for doing that, Mr. Secretary. I think it is extremely important.
Mar 1, 2004
If they keep delaying it at the Pentagon, I think it is going to hurt your readiness.
Mar 1, 2004
The reason I mention this, General, you would get strong support as far as the money is concerned from both Republicans and Democrats on this committee.
Mar 1, 2004
I'm sorry that those that tried to find the truth about allegations of prison abuse in Iraq and in Afghanistan and in Guantanamo were ignored or brushed off for more than 1 year.
Mar 1, 2004
It is very important that Guard and Reserve who are deployed be able to vote.
Mar 1, 2004
If it was not for our Guard and Reserves, we could not be carrying out our missions around the world.
Mar 1, 2004
I joined my colleagues, Senators Graham and DeWine and Daschle, recently to write the Secretary of Defense to find out how we can speed this up.
Mar 1, 2004
Last year the subcommittee recognized that almost 20 percent of the National Guard and Reserve did not have health insurance.
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