Patrick Leahy actually said...

"the courts, Judge, as you know as well as anyone, with your extensive experience on the bench, are the one undemocratic branch of our government--undemocratic in the sense that you're appointed and th..."

"I've never heard that done by either party, for a President of either party."

"I wish the Senate as a whole would be able to do that."

"It's even more unfortunate they followed through on that threat by obstructing and stalling the process."