Eric Holder actually said...

"There is an epidemic. It is one that we certainly see in your State, in that region of the country, but it's something that we see nationwide."

"As President Obama said yesterday, it is heartbreaking that something like this has happened again."

"I'm very eager to work with this subcommittee and with the entire Congress to build on these and other successes."

"This level of support will be essential to ensuring that we can continue to protect the American people."