Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I do not want to over generalize, but these activities are often not the same as building institutions and organizations, owned and run by foreign governments and communities which, to me, is what rea..."

"the American people have all but forgotten about Afghanistan and Iraq, two enormously costly military ventures that went terribly awry."

"I am optimistic about USAID Forward and its focus on country ownership, and eventually working yourselves, USAID, out of a job."

"It is long past time for the Administration and the Cuban Government to negotiate a resolution of this ordeal so Mr. Gross can return home."