Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I worked hard and I got Senators from both parties to work with me to protect the fund and ensure that the reserves were preserved for their intended purpose, and only one: helping crime victims."

"Every year 87 percent of the Crime Victims Fund allocations go directly to the States, and, believe me, those funds are sorely needed in these budget times."

"The cap illustrates the problems with so many Federal grant programs."

"It would be a cruel irony if this were the week the Crime Victims Fund was gutted."