Patrick Leahy actually said...

"How we are guided by the Constitution, and how that Constitution has served over the years to make our great Nation more inclusive."

"I said, 'Well, yes, it happens all the time.'"

"Nobody should demand political allegiance from any judge, whether nominated by a Democrat or by a Republican."

"As public officials, we owe it to all Americans to be transparent about what we do in our official capacities."