Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I hate to suggest a double standard here, but I will."

"I agree with the former official in the Bush administration."

"I think of when another widely regarded law professor appeared before this Committee as a nominee, the University of Utah professor, Michael McConnell."

"I supported his nomination, and unlike now when even people come out of here unanimously and are held up month after month, week after week, he was reported favorably by this Committee and was confirm..."