Cedric Richmond actually said...

"I think that I would ask that we just not have blinders on and focus on just the Muslim community."

"I think that Dr. Ahmed and the question with Mr. Thompson--what I heard was that he was showing that her testimony was based on her vast experience and the remarkable work that she has done around the..."

"We also know that violent extremism can be inspired by various religious, political, or other ideological beliefs."

"These hearings are not an assault against Islam. It is an assault against all Americans, especially Asian Americans."