How can politicians just lie and lie part 2

A few minutes after my previous post, I come across this quote from Senator Leahy:

I have stated over and over again on this floor that I would refuse to put an anonymous hold on any judge; that I would object and fight against any filibuster on a judge, whether it is somebody I opposed or supported; that I felt the Senate should do its duty. If we don't like somebody the President nominates, vote him or her down

What can you say? (HT: Powerline)