Statement Of Senator Patrick Leahy, D-Vt.,
Ranking Member, Judiciary Committee
On The Armed Services Committee’s Bipartisan Passage
Of A Military Tribunal Bill
September 14, 2006

“I commend Chairman Warner, Senator Levin and all members of the Armed Services Committee for putting what is right for our military servicemen and women, and for this Nation, ahead of partisan politics by acting in a bipartisan way. 

“Yesterday, members of the Judiciary Committee accomplished a similar bipartisan success when we reported out a bill that would amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act and rein in the Administration’s warrantless domestic wiretapping program.  That balanced bill, cosponsored by Chairman Specter and Senator Feinstein, was the only proposal that drew support from both Republican and Democratic members of the Committee.   

“I urge the Majority Leader to recognize the merits of these smart proposals that have won support from Senators on both sides of the aisle by moving to proceed to them when the Senate turns its attention to these matters.”  

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