David Scott actually said...

"This whole issue, to me, strikes right at the nerve of the foundation of our great country, which is founded on the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

"Thank you for our work over the past 2 years together in dealing with and addressing this alarming high unemployment rate in the African-American community."

"It is not incumbent for us to complete this task, but, Mr. President Lincoln, neither are we free to desist from doing all we possibly can."

"We thank you for our health and our strength. And dear Heavenly Father, we ask your special blessing to anoint this Committee room this morning..."