Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I opposed it because I didn't think it was the right decision for our national security."

"The importance of our Navy and to our ability to project power, particularly with the pivot to the Asia Pacific region, cannot be overstated."

"I appreciate what you said during your testimony. I know we could never have supported two simultaneous wars without men like you."

"Frankly, as far as I am concerned, those who would do that, you should be cracking down on them every way you can, both civilly and I believe in some instances criminally."