Benjamin Franklin once said, 'A people who would trade liberty for security deserve neither.' I think we can have both. We can keep our liberties. We can have our security. — Patrick Leahy Copy Share Image
This is a time when the protections of Americans' liberties are directly at risk, as are the checks and balances that have served to constrain abuses of power for more than 200 years. The Supreme Court is relied upon by… — 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
