Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I disagree when they say that."

"The United States must not bar individuals from entering into the United States based on their religion."

"If somebody were to out and out buy a vote or buy a favor, we would all agree that is corruption, is it not?"

"Shouldn't Congress, not the courts, make the determination about the potential for corruption, especially if we are talking about quid pro quos?"