Patrick Leahy Quotes:
Ocupation: United States Senator
Life: b. March 31, 1940
Birthday: March 31
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 all of to us protect our fundamental rights.
source: "U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Judge Samuel Alito's Nomination to the Supreme Court". www.washingtonpost.com. January 9, 2006. 
topic: Rights, Years, Risk, Fundamental Rights
