Patrick Leahy actually said...

my concern, the reason we have these hearings, is that for decades we have used the honest services fraud provision.

I think we have to show, if we were to go forward, that that mayor knowingly concealed his interest--not that he forgot.

We may disagree on issues, and that is fine. Just keep your word.

Senator Stevens was not only a very, very close friend; he was one who followed the old school. He always kept his word.