Patrick Leahy actually said...

"defending freedom of expression and democrat institutions is a long-term investment, not a short-term investment."

"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."