Host andy host live coverage of senator Patrick Leahy, hell talk about his agenda, the committees agenda for the 113th congress. Introducing him is Georgetown University law Center Professor excuse me, law center dean, william trainor. Thanks for watching. Issues like immigration and gun control and whats done with it particularly now in the wake of the terrible murders of children in newtown, connecticut, and privacy and Civil Liberties and judicial nominations. A couple years ago i had the privilege to introduce senator leahy as he spoke at the new see yum newseum, that was a fascinating speech and i know today will be a very important speech on a very important series of topics. After the senator speaks well then have question and answer period. Let me present to you senator leahy. [applause] thank you very, very much. They were fortunate when they had you down there, but my alma mater is fortunate to have you here now. You said about making the choice of georgetown. I was saying to
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