Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I appreciated your recognition of his service to the country in your opening statement Solicitor General Kagan."

"I am announcing that the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold the confirmation hearing on the nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to be an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court ..."

"One of the things that will change slightly our schedule this week is the death of Senator Byrd."

"I believe in balanced copyright laws."