"The government shutdown impacted 800,000 Federal workers across the country and had an $11 billion impact on our economy according to the Congressional Budget Office."
"Mr. Whitaker, thank you for appearing before us here today. Your time as Acting Attorney General is near end."
"When this Congress finally does pass H.R. 8, and I think we will, it will honor you."
"The American people deserve better."
"Gun violence happens every single day in America."
"Ninty percent of Americans support background checks for every gun sale."
"Gun violence happens every single day in America. It takes lives every single day, but has become so commonplace that it doesn't make headlines."
"We need more of it."
"It is time for Congress to act and rebuild with us."
"I am proud that in the 116th Congress the very first bill that was introduced is the 'For the People Act.'"
"The American people in a bipartisan way are in favor of these positive reforms."
"I want to ask the witnesses here, particularly Ms. Gupta and Ms. Ifill, to talk about the benefits--if this Congress does do the right thing and restore the Voting Rights Act."