May 20, 2014
Since 9/11, Federal prosecutors have successfully convicted more than 500 terrorism suspects in Article III courts.
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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May 13, 2014
I do not think it is playing God, Chief, and none of us do, and I appreciate that.
May 13, 2014
One improvement in our bill is to give a grant preference to agencies that provide uniquely fitted vests for female officers and others.
May 13, 2014
If you really want it to be protective, if you really want an officer to wear it, it has got to be something that fits.
May 13, 2014
You cannot say you support law enforcement and then block one of the single most important things to save lives of our law enforcement officers.
May 13, 2014
The Bulletproof Vest Partnership program has been saving lives by helping to provide over 1 million vests.
May 13, 2014
If you claim to support law enforcement, you have to stand with them when it matters most.
May 13, 2014
Well, I do not want to be overly parochial, but my State has 625,000 people.
May 13, 2014
We have an opportunity to discuss a program that helps to protect those who protect us.
May 13, 2014
I would be happy to, if they would like, to stay here tonight and have several hours of debate. I will give up my plans for this evening if we can pass it.
May 12, 2014
I hope that the Judiciary Committee will act soon on legislation to strengthen both the criminal and civil protections against trade secret theft.
May 12, 2014
I am also encouraged by the efforts of Senators Coons and Hatch to create a harmonized system for owners of trade secrets.
May 12, 2014
The problem of theft that happens entirely overseas, highlighted by Senator Flake's legislation, is worthy of further study.
May 12, 2014
We need to make sure that our criminal laws in this area are adequate and up to date.
May 12, 2014
I applaud you, Chairman Whitehouse and Ranking Member Graham, for your focus on law enforcement.
May 12, 2014
The theft of intellectual property is one of the most important foreign policy challenges we face.
May 8, 2014
Earlier today, the ranking member requested that the administration provide materials relating to Anwar Al-Awlaki so that all Senators would be able to properly evaluate Mr. Barron's nomination. The administration has now made available…
May 6, 2014
Well, Mr. President, I am sorry to hear this. I hear people who supported a useless war in Iraq, and they will talk about how much money we spend. It was the first time in America's history----
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