Patrick Leahy actually said...

"We've written to you on the question of more transparency of where equipment goes--we appropriate the money for it, and we kind of lose sight as it comes off the assembly line, where it goes."

"We owe them our gratitude and our honor, but we also owe them our commitment to do whatever we can to help them in their vital mission."

"The task forces can be very helpful. But many times they need the kind of funding that comes from your office."

"the Federal Government could not get it out or act quickly enough."