Patrick Leahy actually said...

I can say with absolute certainty that the proposed rules directly conflict with the legislation on a variety of matters, especially on prov...

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.

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

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 ...