Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I just want to thank you, Mr. Secretary. I know the final spending package for fiscal year 2022 saw a responsible, and I believe very transparent, return to congressionally directed spending."

"The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on opioid usage across the Nation."

"I am pleased to see the administration propose increased funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), a vital source of funding for food banks, which I support."

"Those who don't understand the mistakes of history, it is almost a cliche, but they are condemned to repeat them."