Patrick Leahy actually said...

"The legislation Senator Lee and I introduced targets those abuses by saying that it is a deceptive trade practice to send these misleading letters."

"Last Congress, Members of this Committee and the Congress came together and passed common sense, bipartisan--Democrats and Republicans working together--reform to modernize our patent system."

"This is as close to robbery as you can think of."

"We are pleased that Chairman Leahy and Senator Lee have introduced legislation to address this problem."