Patrick Leahy actually said...

The United States should be a strong voice for people living under repressive, corrupt regimes who are demanding the freedoms we often take ...

USAID has an essential role to play in projecting U.S. global leadership and helping to protect U.S. interests around the world.

The United Nations Security Council, in a unanimous vote, imposed sanctions against Libya, which I applaud.

Our priorities also must include promoting human rights and tolerance, transparent and accountable government, and the rule of law.