Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I think of when another widely regarded law professor appeared before this Committee as a nominee, the University of Utah professor, Michael McConnell."

"I supported his nomination, and unlike now when even people come out of here unanimously and are held up month after month, week after week, he was reported favorably by this Committee and was confirm..."

"I'd love to see that same standard applied to you."

"it's one thing to write academic papers and another thing to testify under oath."