Patrick Leahy actually said...

"The agreement was that there would be no filibusters of nominees unless there was some extraordinary circumstance."

"I appreciate the Senator's concern about getting judges through."

"Well, thank you. First, I want to thank Senator Coons for chairing this extremely important hearing."

"As even the Supreme Court pointed out in Citizens United, it is disclosure of donors' identities that allows citizens to hold corporations and elected officials accountable for their positions and sup..."