Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I hope for the country that we can achieve comprehensive reform."

"I agreed with President Bush on his efforts to develop a comprehensive immigration policy."

"I remain committed, Mr. Chairman, to credible immigration reform and I am ready to engage on this issue when the President makes it a priority."

"For an asylum-seeker with a valid claim of persecution in her home country, denial of asylum may be tantamount to giving her a death sentence."