Patrick Leahy actually said...

"One doesn't have to have the same political beliefs or ideologies as a judicial nominee to recognize their integrity and intellect."

"I believe that your experience as a Federal public defender has made you a better judge, helped you maintain impartial and balanced perspective in criminal and other cases."

"And it also guarantees that our Constitution is going to be followed."

"I contrast that with Republicans' treatment of then Judge Merrick Garland. We're still waiting today for Republicans to explain on the record what kind of substantive concerns they had with Merrick Ga..."