Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I've always believed that our democracy is stronger when we expand, not shrink, the ranks where our citizens are fully participated."

"I believe that your experience as a Federal public defender has made you a better judge, helped you maintain impartial and balanced perspective in criminal and other cases."

"One doesn't have to have the same political beliefs or ideologies as a judicial nominee to recognize their integrity and intellect."

"And it also guarantees that our Constitution is going to be followed."