Patrick Leahy actually said...

"Debbie Smith grants have led to significant and meaningful backlog reduction, and to justice for victims."

"It was Senator Kyl from Arizona who worked closely with me to get the Debbie Smith Act passed."

"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."