Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I worked with Senator Specter and we were able to expand public transparency in congressional oversight--but in the end several important checks and balances were not included in the final version."

"I would think as technology advances and more and more personal information is available, isn't it reasonable to require the government to have to at least prove the things that it is seeking are rele..."

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

"I commend the Attorney General, I commend him very highly for working with us and shaping these approved policies and procedures."