Patrick Leahy actually said...

I believe that accountability is important and that access to the courts for those alleging wrongdoing by the Government is crucial.

that struck a devastating blow to the credibility of Federal law enforcement and undermined the people's faith in our system of justice.

We have made some remarkable progress in recognizing that domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence are crimes.

Its passage and reauthorization were a signal achievement in support of the rights of women in America.