Patrick Leahy actually said...

"We also must, as Senator Sessions recognized, assist State and local law enforcement responders to problems emanating from the border."

"I believe that States can pass whatever laws they choose, provided they are consistent with the Constitution."

"President Obama said recently that we should not undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans."

"The President called the law misguided. He said it violates the basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans."