Patrick Leahy actually said...

This is not a 'gotcha' hearing. This is a hearing where we are trying to move a significant piece of legislation backed by Democrats and Republicans.

Clarifying the purpose of the hearing as constructive rather than confrontational.

02/10/2009

More Patrick Leahy Quotes

These issues invite all Americans to struggle with the dilemmas of democracy and the great questions of our Constitution.

If confirmed, you will join the Supreme Court with more Federal judicial experience than any Justice in the past 100 years.

I hope you felt that it has been a fairly conducted hearing. That has been my goal.

I accept the Supreme Court's decision as establishing that the Second Amendment right is an individual right.