Patrick Leahy actually said...

"How many of your political appointees and other top positions are still waiting for final approval by the White House?"

"We recognize the responsibility that comes with that to work with partners, including the World Bank and other donors, to try to mobilize efforts in a very connected way to those local leaders that ha..."

"I would have assumed your predecessors would have done that, but I am glad you have done that."

"I know the chair and I agree that your leadership is critically important at this time."