"I do think the bluster and the attacks in opening statements by one witness in particular on other members of this body whom are not here to defend themselves, I think is inappropriate."
"I want to say to you that you are just as American as anyone else here in this room."
"These facilities, in my view, put profits for shareholders above the safety and the care of those in detention."
"I do think facts matter, and there are a variety of reasons that I believe justify ending for-profit detention in the United States of America."
"I don't think there is any question that we are wasting millions of taxpayer dollars, in my view, by having these for-profit facilities."
"Military-style assault weapons have no place in civilian hands, in my view."
"As long as we have people pushing that language and that racism, we will need laws that protect communities like mine."
"We are here today to create change, so that communities like mine will not have to endure what we endured, because the consequence is long-lasting."
"I find it very difficult, given the values that we care about in this country of keeping families together, that it wasn't in that 2-year-old's interest, as well as our National interest, to keep that..."
"The policy we're examining today certainly runs counter, in my view, to our American values, counter to our Nation's founding, and counter to our morality and humanity."
"Since its founding, this land has been a safe haven for immigrants seeking a home, those fleeing persecution, those desiring freedom to worship, and those placing their hope in the American Dream."
"The Muslim ban's most assured effect is to keep families apart."