Patrick Leahy actually said...

"National security is not solely the mission of the Department of Defense. The President says he prefers 'hard' power to 'soft' power, but the notion that 'soft' power is weak or wasteful is mindless."

"This proposed budget would inflict human and political costs that far outweigh any potential budget savings."

"I urge you to proactively raise the Columbia River Treaty at every opportunity with your Canadian counterparts."

"Let's deal with reality, not ideology."