Patrick Leahy actually said...

"Those of us who had the privilege to serve as prosecutors before we were here in the Senate know what a lot of these cases are like."

"I'm really privileged to be here to introduce Julie Brill, and the historic interest in consumer protection of this committee is well served by this nomination."

"Your historic interest in consumer protection is well served by this nomination."

"I thank Senator Klobuchar, also a former prosecutor, for her help in putting this hearing together and her leadership on this issue."