Patrick Leahy actually said...

I think everybody on this panel, both democrats and republicans, have praised you for improving.

Leahy acknowledges improvements in program management while discussing Alan Gross's situation.

04/07/2014

More Patrick Leahy Quotes

Congress was the original classification authority (OCA). It let that power essentially slip away to the Executive Branch.

Do not turn your material, do not turn your reports over to the Executive Branch and let them tell you what is or is not classified.

We thought that the decision that was made was prudent and long overdue.

On February 23rd of this year, Senators Schumer and Coburn and I wrote you a letter commending your decision to sever ties with the Council ...