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.
Sep 27, 2017
But you are going to need more money in these programs to do that. Is that correct?
Sep 27, 2017
I was disappointed when I saw that the President's budget proposed to eliminate rural housing service grant programs.
Sep 26, 2017
it was 6 years ago that Tropical Storm Irene tore through my home State of Vermont, and I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember going around the State the next day in a helicopter with the head of our National Guard and reviewing…
Sep 25, 2017
recently, I heard from Mayor John Hollar and City Manager Bill Fraser of Montpelier, VT, about a wonderful gesture by Philippe Saurel, the mayor of Montpellier, France, who is also the president of Montpellier Mediterranee Metropolis. The…
Sep 25, 2017
one of the most pernicious threats to the right of employees and consumers to access our judicial system has been the rise of forced arbitration. This practice unfairly eliminates access to our courts for millions of Americans. When used…
Sep 19, 2017
today I am introducing a sense-of-senate resolution commending Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos for his extraordinary leadership in protecting Colombia's natural environment. Anyone who has lived in, traveled to, or read about…
Sep 19, 2017
on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its founding, I would like to share a few remarks about the Nyumbani Children's Home. Marcelle and I have always enjoyed learning about and celebrating the continued growth and successes of…
Sep 19, 2017
in 2004 the United States voted to establish the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti, MINUSTAH, to police the country following years of political turmoil. While MINUSTAH was successful in bringing a semblance of order to the…
Sep 19, 2017
I want to speak briefly about a provision that was included for the first time by myself and Senator Lindsey Graham in the fiscal year 2018 Department of State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill, which was reported unanimously by…
Sep 19, 2017
I want to speak briefly about the funding to combat HIV/AIDS in the fiscal year 2018 Department of State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill, which was reported unanimously by the Senate Appropriations Committee on September 7. In…
Sep 18, 2017
I want to thank Senator McCain and Senator Reed for their leadership in producing the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2018. Both veterans, they have a particular understanding of the sacrifices that members of our Armed…
Sep 7, 2017
we had promises from the White House that the President would treat DACA recipients with great heart. I don't believe it is great heart when he abandons protections for our Nation's Dreamers. It is an unfortunate pattern, and I hope it…
Sep 7, 2017
I ask unanimous consent to waive the mandatory quorum call. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered. The quorum call is waived. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the…
Sep 7, 2017
I strongly support the disaster relief package that is before us today. It is going to provide much needed assistance to the thousands of families and communities who were devastated by Hurricane Harvey. As vice chairman of the…
Sep 7, 2017
I ask unanimous consent to continue for 5 minutes. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Sep 6, 2017
on September 13, 2017, the Vermont Community Foundation will pay tribute to Sister Janice Ryan for the many contributions she has made to our State of Vermont and its residents. The foundation will present Sister Janice with its Lifetime…
Aug 2, 2017
it is a privilege for each of us to represent our constituents, and it is a great honor to be able to recognize the contributions many of them make to our communities at home. On this occasion, I would like to take this opportunity to…
Aug 2, 2017
Brandon del Pozo proudly serves as the chief of police in Burlington, VT--Vermont's largest city. He arrived in Vermont 2 years ago, after serving for nearly two decades with the New York Police Department, where he rose through the ranks…
Aug 1, 2017
I supported Christopher Wray's nomination in the Judiciary Committee to be the next Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. I did so because I believe he is qualified and--critically--I believe he will stand up for the…
Jul 27, 2017
on Tuesday, the Vice President cast a tie- breaking vote to move to debate on a healthcare reconciliation bill, the contents of which even now remain a mystery to most of us. This vote to proceed without a transparent path forward…
Jul 25, 2017
Vermont is a place of natural, exquisite beauty. From the expansive, rolling Green Mountains, to the crystal shores of Lake Champlain, Vermont is home to some of the most iconic geographic scenery our country has to offer. I am so proud to…
Jul 24, 2017
We appreciate the leadership of Senators Cochran and Leahy, Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, to address some of the problems with the current safety net.
Jul 17, 2017
on July 13, Global Witness, a widely respected international nongovernmental organization that reports on corruption and other criminality involving the exploitation of natural resources, released a report entitled, ``Defenders of the…
Jun 29, 2017
last night in the Kennedy Caucus Room, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society honored the Senate Appropriations Committee with a celebration of its 150th anniversary. Past and present committee members and staff gathered to reflect on the…
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