Patrick Leahy actually said...

"By amending our immigration laws to treat lesbian and gay families as our Nation treats other immigrant families, UAFA would ensure American citizens are not torn apart from their loved ones or forced..."

"I really have to question whether spending billions more on a fence between the United States and Mexico is really the best use of taxpayer dollars in a country that we are furloughing air traffic con..."

"I am disappointed the legislation has not treated all American families equally."

"We do want to thank the Gang of Eight and especially Senator Leahy for your leadership in the asylum arena."