Patrick Leahy actually said...

"My hope is that with your stellar academics and your stellar intellect, that your patriotism will be just as stellar."

"We know elections have consequences."

"It's very difficult for us to legislate--to pass legislation to expand rights."

"I know we felt that way, my wife and I felt that way about our son. We worried about him in the Marine Corps, but we were so proud of what he was doing."