Patrick Leahy actually said...

It's reassuring to have someone of your stature, intellect, and experience, which is extraordinarily important as the top American diplomat.

I have supported President Obama's decision to refocus on the Taliban and al Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

I think one of the goals for us is to ensure that that does not happen, that there is swift and certainty of punishment, and that exclusion ...

We've also learned, as many of our military leaders have said, that military force is usually not the best option.