"I actually right after the 2016 legislation wrote bipartisan legislation to have an independent investigation. I foresaw then that this was going to become too hot for Congress and that we should put these issues in the hands of elders and state persons. And it's not too late to do that."
"I think Bob Mueller did the right thing by taking him off the team. That's what you would want him to do."
"So, the question now moves, Mr. President, are you willing to go to Bob Mueller, raise your right hand and go under oath and answer questions as it relates to your involvement with the Russians."
"Now more than ever, we need an independent, bipartisan commission to fully investigate Russia's interference in the election."
"This is important. People should be held accountable for inappropriate behavior... but our responsibility is to act on behalf of the American people, and we're not helpless."
"Do you agree, yes or no, that Hillary Clinton committed no crimes?"
"Let's work on that, Mr. Meadows, because my constituents, and I think all of our constituents want to make sure that we show compassion, that we show heart, and that Congress acts."
"This is maddening. I don't know if my colleagues are checking their voice mails or checking your emails or checking your Twitter feed; people aren't talking about the God-damned emails."
"I would ask Chairman Goodlatte, please interrupt me if you intend when we conclude today to hold a hearing on how we're going prevent future families from being separated and reunite those who have al..."
"the only thing they care about right now is that the United States that they know is no longer a compassionate one."
"the rule of law and the independence of the Department of Justice Trumps -- any person's interest in a case"