Patrick Leahy actually said...

The courtroom can be the only sanctuary for the little guy when the forces of society are arrayed against him.

Leahy emphasizes the judiciary's role as a protector of the vulnerable against societal forces.

05/07/2009

More Patrick Leahy Quotes

I believe we are a better country for the fact that the path of excellence Elena Kagan has taken in her career is a path now open to both me...

Judicial activism now has a new guise--judicial activism to pull the country to the right.

By elevating the rights of corporations over the rights of the people, the Court damaged our democracy.

I hope you will be forthcoming in your answers so we can have the open and honest discussion of issues that the country deserves.