Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I think our procurement process almost systematically excludes a lot of local leaders from being real participants in our efforts and that needs to be fixed in order to really help us be successful."

"They asked, is it true that in the United States people actually sue the government on occasion?"

"Secretary Clinton, I commend you for your unbelievable energy, not only in the work you do at the State Department but around the world in representing the United States."

"I worry about the billions that were wasted in the years past because there seemed to be an emphasis on burn rates more than on results."