Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I don't think USAID is living up to its potential."

"I don't envy you the job because USAID is in urgent need of reform and it is a formidable task."

"It might also help with the State Department to let them know exactly where their money's going, too."

"I think of when another widely regarded law professor appeared before this Committee as a nominee, the University of Utah professor, Michael McConnell."