Patrick Leahy actually said...

"the American people have all but forgotten about Afghanistan and Iraq, two enormously costly military ventures that went terribly awry."

"I am optimistic about USAID Forward and its focus on country ownership, and eventually working yourselves, USAID, out of a job."

"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."

"I have always assumed it is sustainable development, and I believe, Dr. Shah, you would agree with that."