Patrick Leahy actually said...

If this number of refugees were residing in a wealthy part of our country like California that is rich in resources, it would be an enormous strain.

Leahy highlights the strain of refugees on poorer countries compared to wealthier areas.

12/09/2013

More Patrick Leahy Quotes

The courts are not subsidiaries of any political party or interest group, and our judges should not be partisans.

I don't see anything wrong with seeing the way the treaty has been interpreted in other countries.

I respect your plight and I take so seriously which you pledge to all of us here that you will do your best to consider every case impartial...

I appreciate that you engaged with Senators, you have answered their questions more fully than many recent nominees.