Patrick Leahy actually said...

"Victims need legal services; they need civil legal assistance."

"I worked after the Oklahoma City bombing to create the Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program."

"No one should be contemplating raiding this vital resource for crime victims for some shortsighted, short-term advantage."

"I worked hard and I got Senators from both parties to work with me to protect the fund and ensure that the reserves were preserved for their intended purpose, and only one: helping crime victims."