Patrick Leahy actually said...

I want to just conclude by, again, commending you, Senator Whitehouse, for being a true leader on this issue.

This is not a Democratic or Republican issue. It is one where we want to protect our own personal privacy and liberties.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Kyl, and Senator Blumenthal, for this opportunity.

I reintroduced my Personal Data Privacy and Security Act to establish a national standard for data breach notification.