Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I do support the idea of an independent fact-finding commission as opposed to relying solely on the regular Committee structure."

"I believe that a commission on the handling of detainees is vital to our country's future--to its security, to its standing in the world, and to our collective commitment as a people to honor, respect..."

"I do believe, however, that a commission of whatever variety to investigate the Bush administration activities and its officials is a profoundly bad idea, a dangerous idea, both for policy but, even m..."

"If you violate the Constitution in wiretaps and specific statutes, if you violate the law in not using the FISA Court..."