Patrick Leahy actually said...

I think the next nominee for a Justice Department confirmation position that comes up here ought to be told, 'I am sorry. Your confirmation is not going to go through until you turn over the OLC memos.'

Context

Leahy suggests withholding confirmation until OLC memos are provided.

03/12/2013

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