Patrick Leahy actually said...

"The violence on January 6th was simply the latest chapter in this long history of domestic extremism in America."

"If we secure our Nation at the expense of our precious liberties, then we could hardly claim victory at all."

"The January 6th images--all of us remember that--of insurrectionists flying Confederate flags as they stormed the U.S. Capitol are stark reminders that domestic violence extremism in America is hardly..."

"I believe it is critical for us to confront domestic violent extremism in all forms."