Elijah Cummings actually said...

"This legislation goes a long ways toward helping them understand where the money goes."

"Your leadership and commitment got this landmark legislation over the finish line, and you should be commended for that leadership."

"I want to thank Senator Sanders again for convening this hearing on an issue that is negatively impacting Marylanders."

"I will fight this issue until I die, because there are people dying because of it."