Judy Chu actually said...

"I strongly support these requests because these funds are critical to the success of the United States and greatly benefit the Asian Pacific Islander community."

"There are many, many jobs that are related to the entertainment industry; and, of course, Paramount Studios are headquartered in Los Angeles County."

"Governmental efforts to deal with the problem of 'homegrown terrorism' have raised serious civil liberties concerns in the past."

"The decision to hold a hearing that questions the patriotism and decency of the entire American Muslim community smacks of McCarthyism, intolerance, and prejudice."