Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I know firsthand from the members of Vermont's own Air Guard and Army Guard the sacrifices these men and women make every day."

"I do not know of any precedent for this. I am asking, what circumstances?"

"We can do law enforcement duties. But there is no intention on this particular case."

"The care, and welfare, and wellbeing of the men and women in uniform are all of our most important tasks to maintain."