Patrick Leahy actually said...

"Justice Stevens' judicial philosophy may be hard to label, but his integrity is rock solid."

"It is an awesome responsibility, and I urge the nominee to engage with this Committee and through these proceedings with the American people in a constitutional conversation about the role of the cour..."

"The Supreme Court's recent decision in Citizens United... was such a jolt to the system."

"It is an embarrassment that Senators do not insist that a nominee reveal what kind of Justice she would make by disclosing her views on important legal issues."