Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I would like to follow that example, because last year we proceeded with the hearing on the nomination of Justice Sotomayor 48 days after she was designated."

"I suggested to the President what I have suggested to every President, Republican or Democratic, to look for somebody outside the judiciary monastery."

"We can correct the law and protect refugees without diluting the bars to admission for dangerous terrorists and criminals."

"I think your bill actually does that. I recognize the complexity of the balancing of interests here to ensure that we do not open the door to people who would want to do great harm to our country."