Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I had objected to it because I felt there was a lack of adequate protections in it."

"I do not want what appears to many people to be one rule for white America and a different rule for black America."

"I believe in that debate, political rhetoric has drowned out reason and reality."

"I hope you will look into it, and I would also hope you will redouble your efforts to work with me on a media shield bill."