Cedric Richmond actually said...

"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."

"It is not the words in the book that is the problem; it is the twisted human minds and the evil motives behind people that create this violence."