Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I must echo the remarks of Senator Durbin about the Senate actually doing its work in confirming nominees. It is a disservice to the country, it is a disservice to the Senate."

"I would hope that you are exploring those kinds of things, whether it is from my State or any other State, that we do this kind of highly technical development."

"There is overwhelming scientific evidence that links carbon emissions to global warming."

"I see the new Peace Colombia plan as a multiyear undertaking."