Patrick Leahy actually said...

"We have got to stop this devastating crime from happening in the first place."

"I would join Senator Collins' request that this be a bill that this Committee will take up following the important work that you are doing today."

"Think how much more we would accomplish if we stopped it from happening in the first place."

"I am very honored to also support Senator Collins' bill, which she mentioned earlier, because we have to get resources and assistance to the most vulnerable youth in our communities who are being targ..."