Patrick Leahy actually said...

"It is going to be quite a shock to a lot of landowners, ranchers and all, in Texas and elsewhere when they see what it would mean."

"But your budget would abandon the Land and Water Conservation Fund and Congress' bipartisan promise to the American people."

"I thank you, Madam Chair and Senator Udall. I also appreciate what you said about, basically, regular order."

"Your budget would starve the Department of its ability to enforce environmental safeguards, protect wildlife, and manage our cherished public lands."