"Requiring paper ballots that will inevitably lead to longer lines is the antithesis of what my good friend, Chairwoman Fudge, had hearings throughout this country to talk about."
"It is disappointing for the American people, who deserve a bill that allows them to trust in their election system and have their votes preserved and protected."
"Voter-verified paper ballots are the solution that really address the risks and threats that our Nation faces."
"I would like the record to show that we won the voice vote, but I will vote yes."
"Let's work together to get our local election officials the funding that they are requesting."
"Mandating States to use paper ballots is a Federal overreach."
"Paper and risk-limiting audits really are the gold standard of election security and will address the national emergency our Nation faces."
"Election security should not be a partisan issue, and I am, frankly, disappointed that our majority chose not to work with our Republican colleagues."
"Let's be clear. If this markup and this bill is about foreign interference only, we are also missing the point about making sure our election officials have the resources that they need."
"The security of our national elections is a national concern and a national emergency."
"Nobody thinks that connecting voter systems to the internet is a good idea."