Patrick Leahy actually said...

"Last week, we had seven bipartisan members of this Committee that came together, and we introduced legislation to address abusive conduct in our patent system."

"I have a little trouble hearing criticisms of the President finally acting when the Congress would not."

"I think probably the most extensive were by President Reagan. But I would also point out if--an Executive action is usually done, it is when Congress does not act."

"Let me be clear: AIA reviews are critical elements in the overall framework of a properly functioning patent system."