Eleanor Norton actually said...

"I think this is a fail-safe amendment that would be important for both sides to have in their pocket."

"this is merely a courtesy. So, I support the Ranking Member's change so that, as a courtesy, any member could be waived on."

"I support this amendment. Again, I call to the attention of the committee that the Congress is evenly divided."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. May I also applaud the extraordinary role you have played as chair on this committee."