Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I disagree with those conclusions, but I certainly do not believe a truth commission is necessary to somehow arbitrate the differences between me and the Levin report."

"While a commission of inquiry is the best way to get the facts out, Congress, the Justice Department, and the public should decide what to do with those facts."

"The proposed commission, I submit to you, cannot."

"I am just not willing to join in the acknowledgment of failure of Congress performing its vigorous oversight responsibilities, which I think creation of such a commission would amount to."