Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I think we have crafted a strong and fair compromise that will address abusive conduct while preserving the strength of our patent system."

"Predatory conduct that takes advantage of the complexity of patent law does not serve the important goal for which our patent system was intended."

"Now, we spent hundreds of hours putting together an immigration bill in the U.S. Senate. It passed a couple of years ago. Two-thirds of senators voted for it, Republicans and Democrats alike. Huge bip..."

"I assumed that was going to be your answer, but after all the time that Senator Lee and I spent on that, I am glad to have that answer."