Patrick Leahy actually said...

"What are we doing about Israel and the Palestinians? We've seen settlement construction not only continue after Israel said they wouldn't and even accelerate over U.S. objections."

"Pay comparability is in the Senate version of the supplemental."

"it is good foreign policy, it is good for our security, but there's also a moral aspect when you're the wealthiest, most powerful nation on Earth. We have a moral responsibility to help in these areas..."

"I opposed the invasion of Iraq and believe President Bush's decision to do so was a colossal mistake that did nothing to make us safer and cost us dearly."