Patrick Leahy actually said...

"There is no reason why the insurance companies should have exemption from antitrust laws, this blanket exemption."

"I certainly have not heard it."

"In my view that's a resounding yes in these cases they misinterpreted Congressional intent and they distort the purposes of these laws."

"It puts both sides pretty much at a disadvantage unless they have already made up their mind to rule for one side."