Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I have tried to support the work of law enforcement to keep our communities safe."

"I believe we have to protect our national security, but we also have to protect our civil liberties which make us unique as a country."

"How about the Department of Justice honoring, once again, its longstanding duty to vigorously defend our Nation's laws--even when political appointees disagree with the policy?"

"How about restoring respect for the co-equal branches of Government?"