Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I cannot stress enough how important it is for Congress to reauthorize VAWA to sustain, strengthen, and enhance our Nation's efforts to end violence against women."

"Senator Murray, a long-time supporter of VAWA, has introduced a bill I am proud to cosponsor."

"President Obama said recently that we should not undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans."

"The President called the law misguided. He said it violates the basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans."