Jan 29, 2013
I expect everybody in this room to be respectful of the Senators and the witnesses speaking about this very serious subject.
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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Jan 24, 2013
I would note that, of course, we have passed a budget, and that is why we are facing sequestration now. That wasn't just a resolution; that was an actual law, signed by the President. A lot of people who voted for it don't like it, but we…
Dec 28, 2012
When they say it is not an emergency, look at what happened with this hurricane. We lost 120 American lives. We lost 340,000 homes. We lost 200,000 businesses due to the effects of Sandy. If that is not an emergency, then I have not seen…
Dec 28, 2012
I ask the manager of the bill, are you ready to vote? I will take 30 seconds.
Dec 19, 2012
Yes. The funding is tied to estimates of natural disaster damages relayed to Congress by the Corps, however, the funding is not earmarked to specific projects. The Corps utilizes this funding to restore essential project functions based on…
Dec 19, 2012
The bill does not define ``natural disaster,'' but the near record water level lows in the Great Lakes caused by drought and unusually warm weather leading to increased evaporation are certainly contributing to significant drought-like…
Dec 19, 2012
Yes, that is correct. The Supplemental Appropriations bill includes some funding related to natural disasters other than Hurricane Sandy.
Dec 19, 2012
Yes. The Corps is directed to submit a report to the Committee on Appropriations on its proposed process for determining cost-effectiveness, in accordance with the aforementioned intentions, no later than 45 days following enactment of…
Dec 19, 2012
Yes. The language does not intend for the Corps of Engineers to disqualify studies under consideration for construction authorization based on increased costs and decreased economic benefits as a result of Hurricane Sandy. In addition, the…
Dec 19, 2012
I am pleased to work with Senator Lautenberg on this issue. New Jersey, New York, and other States throughout the region were devastated by Hurricane Sandy. In particular, flood-prone areas and the coastline experienced severe damage. That…
Dec 19, 2012
It is my understanding that the Senator is not going to seek action on it now, it is simply to file it?
Dec 19, 2012
I see the distinguished senior Senator from New Mexico on the Senate floor, and I yield to him. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from New Mexico.
Dec 18, 2012
First, I wish to join my thoughts on those of the two Senators from Connecticut and the Senator who just spoke, Senator Blumenthal. He and I talked this weekend during these terrible times, and I told him the Judiciary Committee and the…
Dec 17, 2012
So Senators will know, it is my understanding that the first vote, on the confirmation of Fernando Olguin, of California, will be a voice vote, and the second one for Mr. Durkin will be a rollcall vote, which is what I understand from the…
Dec 17, 2012
I am going to speak briefly in just a moment, but in the meantime I will suggest the absence of a quorum. I will call it off very quickly. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll…
Dec 17, 2012
On behalf of the Senator from Hawaii, Mr. Inouye, I have an amendment to the substitute, which is at the desk. I ask for its consideration. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, the clerk will report. The legislative clerk…
Dec 17, 2012
On behalf of Senator Inouye, the chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I have a substitute amendment at the desk. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will report the amendment. The legislative clerk read as follows: The…
Dec 11, 2012
I applaud my colleague from Vermont for what he has said. I think he expresses the feelings of so many Vermonters across the political spectrum, so I thank him for doing that. ____________________
Dec 11, 2012
Already, in our country, the United States has the highest reported rate of incarceration of any country. Any country. I mean, this is--something is wrong here.
Dec 11, 2012
I am concerned that too young people are being funneled into the criminal justice system, and I think everybody here knows that when they are, their problems only multiply.
Dec 11, 2012
The issue of whether we are creating a school-to-prison pipeline is something of pressing national importance, no matter what part of the country you come from.
Dec 11, 2012
I think if anyone looks at today's New York Times, you see a 27-year-old woman for a rather minor crime, because of the laws, is given a life sentence. Oh, come on. What are we doing?
Dec 4, 2012
While the Senator from Iowa is on the floor--and I will be very brief because there are others waiting to speak--I am so moved and touched by what he had to say. I had the privilege of being in that room with the Senator from Iowa, Senator…
Nov 29, 2012
Friday will mark a year since Senator Crapo and I introduced this bill. We have kept victims waiting too long. We should come together to act now. JUDICIAL NOMINATIONS
Nov 14, 2012
I will take from the majority side. Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act
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