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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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Sep 22, 2003

I think what we see here today--and I think there's a feeling of all Senators, both sides of the aisle, that we're going to be asked for more and more money.

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Sep 22, 2003

if we had not provided personal security for him I think it would be safe to say the man would not be alive today.

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Sep 22, 2003

I think many of us are impressed with his commitment and courage. I certainly am.

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Sep 22, 2003

I commend the President for finally saying there was no link [between Saddam Hussein and September 11].

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Sep 22, 2003

I would hope that we're not going to pay off loans to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

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Sep 22, 2003

I'm afraid that the Iraqi people who don't feel safe are turning against us.

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Sep 22, 2003

No, I'm talking about for the Guard and Reserve prior to being on active reserve.

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Sep 22, 2003

I am extraordinarily proud of our men and women who are over there.

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Sep 22, 2003

Are any of these countries that are providing support either been promised money up front or been promised reimbursement for whatever they did subsequently?

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Sep 22, 2003

I also think we need to start mending our fences around the world so that we might get other countries to join us.

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Sep 22, 2003

Each time we've been told, 'This is the final amount,' within months it's anted up considerably more.

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