Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I was pleased when the President-elect announced that he was going to nominate you."

"I think the thing that will keep it working is if the standards are kept strict."

"I learned how difficult farming is and how difficult it is to make a living."

"an effective way to protect our citizens and create jobs, that begin rebuilding our economy and our communities, with confidence, would be to restore Federal support for State and local law enforcemen..."