Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I do not want to over generalize, but these activities are often not the same as building institutions and organizations."

"I think everybody on this panel, both democrats and republicans, have praised you for improving."

"I told you 4 years ago, I think I said that I did not know whether to offer you congratulations or condolences when you became the head of it."

"It is long past time for the Administration and the Cuban Government to negotiate a resolution of this ordeal so Mr. Gross can return home."