Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I have for years pushed the FDA to promote safer alternatives to powerful prescription painkillers, and to remove from the market older, less safe drugs."

"I must echo the remarks of Senator Durbin about the Senate actually doing its work in confirming nominees. It is a disservice to the country, it is a disservice to the Senate."

"I would hope that you are exploring those kinds of things, whether it is from my State or any other State, that we do this kind of highly technical development."

"I joined with Senator Murkowski to introduce S. 2612--the Promoting Travel, Commerce and National Security Act of 2016."