Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I do not care what the economic climate is. That would be unacceptable."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Kyl, and Senator Blumenthal, for this opportunity."

"I look forward to working with all of you as the administration's proposal goes forward and is amended and amplified through the legislative process."

"I reintroduced my Personal Data Privacy and Security Act to establish a national standard for data breach notification."