John Rutherford actually said...

"One of the things that we focused on in this group was those who actually serve their community."

"This was not drafted as a demographic effort, I will tell you up front, but I can tell you this: It was based on their service."

"I don't believe that people in these specific professions are the only ones who deserve that chance."

"I would flag that for your consideration to improve the sound system, because it is atrocious."