Patrick Leahy

Do they also arrest the people that help us?

How long do we support governments that lie to us? When do we say, enough is enough?

I hope they will have individual assistance for the hardest hit communities.

I appreciate that because it has not been a comfortable or easy time for them.

I think there are no politics in this decision, just as there are no politics in Bob Mueller.

There is no one that I have ever met who is better suited to the responsible use of power than Bob Mueller.

I think there are bad, and even potentially dangerous, times to change an FBI Director, and I think that this is one of them.

The 10-year limit has achieved its intended purpose.

I join in co-sponsoring S. 1103, a bill that would extend the term of the current FBI Director for 2 years.

This is not a 9:00 to 5:00 job, I would assume. I suspect you probably get a few calls in the middle of the night.

I'm pleased that in a law enforcement matter like this, we've kept out of any kind of partisanship.

With the tenth anniversary of September 11th, 2001 attacks approaching, and in the face of continuing threats, we must all join together for the good of the country, and all Americans.

2 years is as far as I will go. Director Mueller has done a fine job, but he is not indispensable.

He asked us to join together in extending Director Mueller's leadership for the sake of our Nation's safety and security.

It is up to us, also, to change it and that is why Senator Leahy and Senator Schumer and I and others have legislation pending.

If the Senator would yield for a moment, he referred to that last line that this should be offered as a freestanding bill. I assure the leader it will be offered as a freestanding bill and I hope it is one that, because of bipartisan…

Accountability is crucial, not just for our image abroad and our diplomatic relations, but for ensuring our national security.

President Obama has been working hard to improve America's credibility in the world, our reputation for justice, and our commitment to the rule of law.

Tragic events in Iraq in 2007 made clear the need to strengthen the laws providing for jurisdiction over American Government employees and contractors working abroad.

The administration has expressed its desire to fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund, in response to the overwhelming public support for this program.

I remain committed, Mr. Chairman, to credible immigration reform and I am ready to engage on this issue when the President makes it a priority.

For an asylum-seeker with a valid claim of persecution in her home country, denial of asylum may be tantamount to giving her a death sentence.

I hope for the country that we can achieve comprehensive reform.

I do believe strongly in enforcement, but I also believe strongly in having an immigration law that reflects the reality of this country.

I agreed with President Bush on his efforts to develop a comprehensive immigration policy.