Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I press hard to shine a light on the misuse, there has been a misuse to the State Secret privilege."

"I mean, your letter says you support oversight."

"It is only fair and common sense and reasonable that we have at our disposal abilities that have existed for decades to pursue drug dealers and mobsters."

"I also know the President's and the Attorney General's emphasis on accountability and checks and balances and their willingness to consider additional ideas."