Elijah Cummings actually said...

"I commend the chairman for holding these hearings."

"I believe Congress should do as much as possible to enhance efforts to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation."

"Ultimately, it is that victim that we are trying to empower. It is the victim that will decide what services they will avail themselves to or what services they will deny."

"I want to make sure our committee gives a voice to the victims of human trafficking, forced prostitution, and sexual slavery."