Patrick Leahy actually said...

"As Senator McCain and I pointed out in a brief to the Supreme Court recently, this latter condition is a prescription for corruption."

"As even the Supreme Court pointed out in Citizens United, it is disclosure of donors' identities that allows citizens to hold corporations and elected officials accountable for their positions and sup..."

"Just yesterday in the Senate, Senators Rand Paul and Patrick Leahy introduced the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013, S. 619."

"It protects public safety. As one of the former speakers said, this is not a get out of jail free card either."