She [Justice sandra Day O'Connor] wrote - and this is one we should all remember - she wrote that even war is not a blank check for the president when it comes to the rights of the nation's citizens. She… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
Of course no president, Democratic or Republican - no president - is above the law, as neither are you, nor I, nor anyone. — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
Contrary to what some believe, taking all reasonable and feasible precautions to protect civilians - and mitigating the resulting anger when we harm them… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
The rights of copyright holders need to be protected, but some draconian remedies that have been suggested would create more problems than they would… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
Batman doesn't have any superpowers. He has to use his brain and his courage. That's what always appealed to me. — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
We've won wars before and we've certainly retained our rights as Americans. — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
Benjamin Franklin once said, 'A people who would trade liberty for security deserve neither.' I think we can have both. We can keep our… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
If we harm civilians when it could reasonably have been avoided, and if we fail to fairly and promptly help the innocent victims, the… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
Since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the number of violent extremist groups has grown across multiple continents. From Syria to Somalia to Pakistan, the… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
For the church to say that abortion is not acceptable for a Catholic is fine. To say directly or indirectly that on something that… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
In my view it is time to pass a good bill, a fair bill, a comprehensive bill ... Too many have been waiting too… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
The appointment of the next Supreme Court justice must be made in the people's interest and in the nation's interest, not in the interest… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
There have been 111 Justices in the Supreme Court of the United States. Only three have been women. If she is confirmed, Solicitor General… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
That the Islamic State is guilty of horrific atrocities is common knowledge. But most Americans seem unaware of the human toll of our own… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor serves as a model Supreme Court justice, widely recognized as a jurist with practical values, a sense of the consequences… — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
Stealing is stealing. I don't care if it's on the Internet or you're breaking into a warehouse somewhere - it's theft. — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
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