Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I worry when our President calls Vladimir Putin a strong leader or calls Egypt's President el-Sisi a fantastic guy."

"We have a moral responsibility to do that. Let the people in those countries decide, but we can help them do it."

"I am not saying Vermont is a microcosm of the world."

"But you understand my concern. I can see a lot of benefits from your training. I can also see the concerns of employers who say, 'Okay. The great benefits, but I may lose you for 3 months or 4 months...."