Patrick Leahy actually said...

"We support President Obama's nomination of Andrew L. Traver for this position."

"Yes, full access to fees is critical to help the USPTO achieve strategic goals and performance objectives."

"I do not support the President's call to release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Office (SPRO)."

"I remain concerned about the low staffing levels at Vermont's ports-of-entry, where I have received troubling reports involving overall safety practices, security procedures, and the morale and welfar..."