Patrick Leahy actually said...

"This country is going to last a long time, long after Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is safely either in prison for life or executed."

"I encouraged the Obama administration and the many supporters of a Federal shield law to work together to reach consensus."

"I support the Attorney General's decision to pursue justice against Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others accused of plotting the September 11 attacks."

"We are the most powerful Nation on Earth. We have a justice system that is the envy of the world."