"It is past time to build a 21st century democracy that represents our growing and diverse nation--a democracy that welcomes every person's voice and participation--because for too long voter suppression has been a shameful reality in our country, undercutting the power and representation of African ..."
"this bill will return power to the people and restore our democracy. It will help us clean up the culture of corruption in Washington and focus on making sure our government works for the people of th..."
"Yet, we know that many states continue to erect barriers to voting and that is why we enthusiastically support H.R. 1."
"A strong democracy should not be a partisan issue. Americans must have faith in their democracy and it is up to Democrats and Republicans to restore integrity and legitimacy to our institutions."
"I want to associate myself with the remarks of Congresswoman Bass about the sort of very disappointing positions of two of our witnesses..."
"Republican opposition to these reforms... is obvious because they benefit from this broken system, as do their donors and their super PACs."
"it is so important that we pass H.R. 1, which will repair our democracy by restoring real power to the people of this country and away from the special interests and powerful corporations."
"It is rigged gerrymandered maps where politicians from both parties protect their friends and the status quo."
"I cannot imagine how anyone could think that voters waiting on line in the morning for four hours in Gwinnett County, Georgia, because the machines lacked the power cords, how anyone could think that ..."
"I cannot imagine how we can think it is positive that in Harris County the election judge had to extend the polling place hours because people had to stand in line so long because the machines were ma..."
"I have concluded that it is the dirty maps and the dirty money."