Patrick Leahy actually said...

"They are unequivocal about the administration's position that we are still at war with Al Queda and that these provisions should be reauthorized because they are important tools in this war and to mak..."

"We can safely say those fears did not materialize."

"I mean, your letter says you support oversight."

"I don't believe that subsequent events have proven that there have been any abuses of the Act to date."