Patrick Leahy actually said...

You spoke eloquently about the rule of law, securing the blessings of liberty, about the Constitution, and about your respect for all three branches of our democratic Government.

Context

Leahy praises Kagan's remarks on the Constitution and democratic principles.

06/28/2010

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