Mike Thompson actually said...

"I think it is a very slippery slope where we are going down today."

"My read of the bill suggests that it raises taxes on millions of American families violating the majority's pledge not to support tax increases."

"It is a fairly sloppy drafting job, and I appreciate the Committee's willingness to hold a hearing on it so at least the American public can hear the consequences of this poorly drafted bill."

"I believe we all know the intended consequences of the legislation. That is, to make it harder or near impossible for women across our country to have access to a safe legal medical procedure and one ..."