Patrick Leahy actually said...

"We urge Congress to swiftly pass this legislation and to allow lawsuits by injured patients."

"I don't think anyone questions that advances in medical device technology have improved the quality of life for Americans."

"The question that we must grapple with today is how to create public policy that puts patients' health first by protecting them from unnecessary harm."

"It's humbling to be joining the first committee to refer a national health reform bill out of a Senate committee in more than 15 years."