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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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Sep 22, 2003

I worry that, to some extent, we've done that in Afghanistan, and we may pay a high price for it.

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Sep 22, 2003

But we're talking about money for our forces in Afghanistan and in Iraq.

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Sep 22, 2003

If we are going to say this is like the Marshall Plan, then let's start doing things the way it was done back then.

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May 21, 2003

I hope also that your Department will look and find out whether that merger brought about the severe drop in prices to the producers.

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May 21, 2003

I believe they will deny this, but I believe they have done this--actively censored different artists and others.

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May 21, 2003

I was concerned about that, and expressed concern.

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May 21, 2003

I do worry about the geographic boundaries of our marketplace being pushed further and further out.

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May 21, 2003

We have to have fair and efficient enforcement of our antitrust laws.

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May 21, 2003

The best thing about this country is to have diversity of views, diversity of opinions.

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May 21, 2003

I hope I have your commitment that your Department will continue to look at it.

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May 21, 2003

I have raised concern about the recent proposal by H.P. Hood and National Dairy Holdings to join.

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May 21, 2003

It is so nice to see your family here.

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