Patrick Leahy actually said...

"After this hearing is over, I hope the American people will understand that elections do matter."

"I hope this is just the beginning. Women are increasingly outnumbering men on law school campuses across the Nation."

"I hope you will be forthcoming in your answers so we can have the open and honest discussion of issues that the country deserves."

"By elevating the rights of corporations over the rights of the people, the Court damaged our democracy."