Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I voted yes because I believed that he had what it takes to serve as an impartial, fair Chief Justice who would uphold the rule of law."

"Every single Member of this Committee...should know better than to conflate a nominee's past representation with their policy positions."

"I think it would help curtail the growing wave of voter suppression sweeping across our country."

"What do you say to people who say you're soft on crime or even anti-law enforcement because you accepted your duties as a public defender?"