Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I worry that in USDA, the cuts have disproportionately impacted Rural Development--a billion dollars in proposed cuts of loans and grants for business development."

"I included in the farm bill a program to deploy ultra-high-speed networks in rural areas."

"I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle next year to address these so-called patent trolls."

"Full funding of PTO should remain a priority and we have to do more work to strengthen our patent system."