Patrick Leahy actually said...

"But, what are some of the things that will have to be cut if your budget falls short?"

"But nobody knew about it. That's the problem."

"I believe it is in our national interest to do more to help build stable democracies and vibrant economies around the world."

"As long as I've been either chairman or ranking member of this subcommittee I have said that, contrary to what some say, USAID has an essential role to play in projecting U.S. global leadership."