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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.
pending before the Senate is the nomination of Rachel Brand to be the Associate Attorney General of the United States--the United States, not of the President. We once had an Attorney General who told us on the Judiciary Committee that as…
as ranking member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Department of State and Foreign Operations, I welcome the nomination of Ambassador and former Member of Congress Mark Green to be the next Administrator of the U.S. Agency for…
what is the parliamentary situation? The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senate is considering the Lighthizer nomination.
as the Senate continues to consider nominees to lead our Nation's top agencies, we are once again faced with the difficult decision to confirm an individual whose interests run counter to the mission of the agency he or she will be tasked…
We have a moral responsibility to do that. Let the people in those countries decide, but we can help them do it.
defending freedom of expression and democrat institutions is a long-term investment, not a short-term investment.
I worry when our President calls Vladimir Putin a strong leader or calls Egypt's President el-Sisi a fantastic guy.
The arc has been forward, and all were concerned that the United States might say, 'Okay, we've been there done that, let's go on to something else.'
U.S. foreign assistance programs in support of democracy, rights, and governance abroad provide technical assistance to partners.
I note that the chairman and I are well aware of how well things go when we take each one of these bills. He certainly has led that effort, and that is the way we should do it. I mentioned this when the Vermonters were here last weekend…
as one of the Senators who has read this bill, I would note that most of this bill has been here since November. We were prepared to go in November and vote on each part of it separately. I would advise the distinguished senior Senator…
as we know, the Senate is considering a stopgap--continuing resolution--to keep the government of the American people open for business. The stopgap, of course, helps us forget the fact that in November we had all the appropriations bills…
over the past few years, the national headlines have been dominated by stories about the high cost of pharmaceuticals. We have seen jaw-dropping examples, such as the unconscionable price increase overnight by Turing Pharmaceuticals of…
the Vermont Small Business Development Center, VtSBDC, is joining SBDC's across the country in celebrating its 25th anniversary as a crucial resource for entrepreneurs. These centers provide services to facilitate the creation…
tomorrow, April 26, is World Intellectual Property Day, an opportunity for people around the world to appreciate and learn about the role of intellectual property rights in promoting innovation. Our Founders believed that the right to…
Rod Rosenstein's nomination to be Deputy Attorney General comes at a unique moment in history and critical juncture for the Department of Justice, as well as for this country. It has been 44 years since the Senate considered a Justice…
I am proud that the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team from the Vermont Army National Guard is associated with the 10th Mountain Division.
But you understand my concern. I can see a lot of benefits from your training. I can also see the concerns of employers who say, 'Okay. The great benefits, but I may lose you for 3 months or 4 months.'
our decisions here in Congress by how to fund the Government and national defense directly impacts how both of our National Guard and Reserve respond to threats at home and abroad.
How are you working to change the perception that mental healthcare is something that only applies to some, possibly broken, individuals?
one thing that brings us together, Republicans and Democrats, is support of the Guard as our appreciation and commitment to support the citizen soldiers of the National Guard and Reserves.
on April 19, CNN published a guest column by U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, ``An unprecedented step on human rights.'' At a time when President Trump has praised Egypt's President el-Sisi and Turkey's President Erdogan…
today I will vote for Sonny Perdue to be the next Secretary of Agriculture. Governor Perdue, with his lifetime of experience with farming and agribusiness, stands out as one of the few nominees to this Cabinet who appears well qualified…
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