288 ordspråk av Patrick Leahy
Patrick Leahy
At a time when the Republican Party has control of all three branches of the federal government, my worry is that the system of checks and balances may become short-circuited,
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At his age, we could see him for 25 or 30 years. This affects us, it affects our children, it affects our grandchildren.
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Both Republicans and Democrats want thorough answers, ... Without them, it could be a very, very long hearing.
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Bringing the FBI's information technology into the 21st century should not be rocket science.
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But in my judgment, in my experience, especially in my conscience, I find it better to vote yes than no.
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come on up here and make sure that the Congress will actually back up that money.
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Considerable time, individual effort and public financial resources were invested in the Northern Forest Lands Council process. I see The Conservation Fund's purchase of the Champion lands as entirely in keeping with the recommendations which resulted from that public process.
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created a legal black hole there.
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Data banks offer powerful tools for security screening, but they also raise privacy dangers.
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deeply disturbed by some statements that were made by largely Democratic advocacy groups. ...
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definitely somebody who has a very clear philosophical legal view.
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Despite my misgivings, I have acquiesced in some of the administration's proposals because it is important to preserve national unity in this time of crisis and to move the legislative process forward,
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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?
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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?
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does not provide nearly enough resources to respond adequately to the multitude of threats we face around the globe.
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