Patrick Leahy actually said...

"U.S. foreign assistance programs in support of democracy, rights, and governance abroad provide technical assistance to partners."

"The arc has been forward, and all were concerned that the United States might say, 'Okay, we've been there done that, let's go on to something else.'"

"defending freedom of expression and democrat institutions is a long-term investment, not a short-term investment."

"I worry when our President calls Vladimir Putin a strong leader or calls Egypt's President el-Sisi a fantastic guy."