Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I think Congress has to show potential investors from around the world that America welcomes immigrant investors and values their contributions."

"I am not a witness here, but I am so struck by Mr. North speaking of these decaying ski resorts in Vermont and the suggestion that this is not creating jobs."

"It just makes no sense, especially in these universities and colleges, whether private or public, we are subsidizing one way or the other."

"it is critical that Congress support U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, which administers the program."