Elijah Cummings actually said...

"I have seen them as a Congressman representing a district where finding balance between law and order and crime and punishment is a profound concern to my constituents."

"I am very glad that we are having this hearing."

"We have spent a phenomenal amount of time talking about conservative groups, and certainly I'm concerned about them, but I'm also concerned about all Americans."

"Some people in your shoes might have merely criticized the agency without looking at the whole picture, but you agreed to my request to bring in the contractors."