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Patrick Leahy is a former U.S. senator from Vermont who served from 1975 to 2023. He was the longest-serving member of the Senate and chaired the Judiciary and Appropriations committees.
Jan 1, 2023 · WASHINGTON — Patrick Leahy was swept into the Senate nearly a half-century ago in the wake of the Watergate scandal and President Richard Nixon’s resignation and pardon.
The AP Interview: Vermont Sen. Leahy ponders his legacy. As Sen. Patrick Leahy wraps up a 48-year career representing Vermont, The longest-serving Senate Democrat tells the AP that he’s leaving with a mixture of resignation and resolve, hopeful that Congress can overcome its hyperpartisanship.
Aug 22, 2022 · Sen. Patrick Leahy, the most senior and longest-serving member of the Senate, is retiring at the end of this year. He spoke with ABC News about his memories and career.
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Nov 15, 2021 · After eight terms in the U.S. Senate, Democrat Patrick Leahy of Vermont announced his retirement on Monday. The powerful senator was at the center of many Supreme Court nomination fights.
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Nov 15, 2021 · Vermont's senior senator announced his decision to step down in January 2023, ending a 48-year career in Congress. His retirement will have implications for the political landscape in Vermont and Washington, as well as his legacy as a champion of environmental, women's and LGBTQ+ rights.
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Nov 15, 2021 · WASHINGTON — Senator Patrick J. Leahy, Democrat of Vermont and the chamber’s longest-serving member, announced on Monday that he would retire at the end of his term rather than seek re-election...
