Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I support this program. I think based on what I know, they will come after us, and I think we need to prevent an attack wherever we can from happening."

"I do want to compliment all four of the witnesses who are here for their candor."

"I believe based on what I have seen--and I read intelligence regularly--that we would place this Nation in jeopardy if we eliminated these two programs."

"None of the reforms that we consider should effectively rebuild that wall."