Elijah Cummings actually said...

I'm a big defender of Federal workers, because I think a lot of times they are criticized when they should not be.

I swear to God, I have looked at that video over and over again, and I swear, I do not see the redeeming value.

We can do better. And we will.

I think that we must pause for one moment and give credit where credit is due, to you Mr. Chairman and to this entire committee.