Thomas McClintock actually said...

"Overall, it federalizes and micromanages the election process and imposes unnecessary, unwise, and, in some cases, unconstitutional mandates on the states."

"Why would responsible officials take this step? Because they want to protect the sanctity of every vote by guarding against voter fraud."

"I am saying if Congress has the right to draft and enact elections laws binding the states in federal elections, I would assume that would include forbidding felons to vote, which is recognized under ..."

"to me there are provisions in here that are anti-democratic, taking away the right of voters to make their own decisions"