Patrick Leahy actually said...

"These lawyers told the administration not what President Bush should have heard, but rather what Vice President Cheney wanted to hear."

"I had the temerity once, when Dick and I were trying to figure out what was in the amendment, and I raise my hand, and I said, 'Mr. Chairman, could you tell me what was in that amendment that we just ..."

"I do believe we need a true accounting and a comprehensive, nonpartisan review."

"I have been best of friends for over 30 years."