Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I urge the Senate to confirm Eric Holder as the next Attorney General of the United States. He will make us all proud."

"The budget priorities of the Bush administration have weakened some of our most important federal anti-crime programs."

"I was pleased when the President-elect announced that he was going to nominate you."

"I think the thing that will keep it working is if the standards are kept strict."