Eleanor Norton actually said...

"I may be a Member of Congress, but I am still a member in good standing of the bar and an officer of the court."

"I hope that following this hearing, this committee may once again embrace the long tradition of Republican and Democratic chairmen alike to avoid the possibility of appearing to taint a legal proceedi..."

"But, Mr. Chairman, today's hearing makes unfortunate history with an unprecedented appearance of an abuse of the rule of law and constitutional due process."

"I welcome both of these officers of the State. While your own testimony might be predictable, protecting your State, your testimony is certainly understandable."