Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I want to know what the strategy is, and be sure that our goals are realistic and we do not get mired in a costly war that drags on indefinitely."

"I opposed the invasion of Iraq and believe President Bush's decision to do so was a colossal mistake that did nothing to make us safer and cost us dearly."

"it is good foreign policy, it is good for our security, but there's also a moral aspect when you're the wealthiest, most powerful nation on Earth. We have a moral responsibility to help in these areas..."

"Pay comparability is in the Senate version of the supplemental."