Jackie Speier actually said...

"We have got to make sure that the victims have the opportunity to stay here and work."

"It has been said a couple of times and I just want to underscore the importance of having the plaintiffs' bar appear before the committee."

"We want to make sure that the victims are put first and foremost here, that we provide an advocate for them."

"As Members of Congress we must hold ourselves to a higher standard, a standard that demonstrates that we are worthy of the trust placed in us by the public."