Quote Unquote: Sen. Leahy puts it mildly

"As one who, for years, has fought for veterans' benefits, for fair treatment for the National Guard, for armor for our troops who were sent into battle unprepared, and for replacing the depleted stocks of essential equipment that our troops need and depend on, the absurd accusation that it is unpatriotic to disagree with a policy that has resulted in the deaths of thousands of American soldiers and created a terrorist haven in a country that before posed no threat to the United States, has worn thin." -- Sen. Patrick Leahy. Sen. Leahy's Remarks