Patrick Leahy actually said...

CEDAW is not a cure-all for these atrocities, but it has had a real impact in improving the lives of women and girls around the world.

Leahy acknowledges CEDAW's positive effects despite its limitations.

11/17/2010

More Patrick Leahy Quotes

You said judges should, I quote, 'should strive to apply the law as it is, focusing backward, not forward.'

It appears the President outsourced your selection to the far right, big money, special interest groups.

If confirmed, you have to be a Justice for all Americans, not for the special interests of a few.

I can honestly say I have yet to decide how I am going to vote on this nomination.