Patrick Leahy actually said...

"By ensuring these human rights violators are punished, we send the message that the United States is not a safe haven for abusers."

"The failure to prosecute those guilty of torture, genocide, and other war crimes makes it more likely that such crimes will be repeated."

"We regarded the OPEN FOIA Act, which you, Chairman Leahy, and Senator Cornyn introduced earlier this year, as a much needed first step toward reining in this alarming trend."

"I do want to commend both Tom Harkin and Saxby Chambliss for the way they have switched hats back and forth."