Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I pushed to ensure that we had a strong, independent Inspector General, and that led to the creation of the Special Inspector General for TARP."

"We have to find out how you protect the money that is being spent on the road to recovery in this economy."

"We have to rebuild and strengthen the Justice Department's ability to enforce Federal fraud laws."

"I pledge to continue this strong presumption that the Solicitor General's Office will defend each and every statute enacted by this body."