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Patrick Leahy Quotes
«The Judiciary Committee has been hard at work preparing for expedited hearings on this important nomination, and there is no doubt that this last-minute revelation is a hindrance to that preparation,»
Author: Patrick Leahy
«I don't think a Supreme Court [nomination] hearing is a game of gotcha. I'd really like to know what he thinks.»
Author: Patrick Leahy
«One of the hallmarks of (Rehnquist's) tenure was his tenacious fight to preserve the integrity and independence of our federal courts. His commitment to the court and his passion for the law and for public service was extraordinary.»
Author: Patrick Leahy
«The Senate's advice and consent responsibility takes on an added dimension.»
Author: Patrick Leahy
«I am appalled at their audacious disregard for the health of the American people, ... It is time to put people first, and to stop letting the big polluters and the special interests write the rules and run the show over at EPA.»
Author: Patrick Leahy
«I am becoming increasingly concerned that since 9/11, we as Americans are being called upon to give up more and more of our individual liberties, ... The courts are supposed to be the last resort to protect our rights if the executive branch or Congress overreaches. My question is: Will he protect our rights?»
Author: Patrick Leahy
«This hearing is the only chance that 'We the People' have to hear from and reflect on the suitability of the nominee to be a final arbiter of the meaning of the Constitution, ... Open and honest public conversation with the nominee in these hearing rooms is an important part of this process.»
Author: Patrick Leahy
«I am becoming increasingly concerned that since 9/11, we as Americans are being called upon to give up more and more of our individual liberties, ... As a Vermonter, that worries me. The courts are supposed to be the last resort to protect our rights if the executive branch or Congress overreaches. My question is: Will he protect our rights?»
Author: Patrick Leahy
«Do you believe that the president has a commander in chief override to authorize or excuse the use of torture in interrogation of enemy prisoners even though there may be domestic and international laws prohibiting the specific practice?»
Author: Patrick Leahy
«Suppose (administration officials) felt that the rescue operations of the government, whether it's state, local or federal, was being handled in an inept way, or evacuees are being mistreated, ... Does that give them a right to bar the media, who may want to expose that?»
Author: Patrick Leahy