Elijah Cummings actually said...

"Isn't it true that convictions for even minor, non-violent drug possession have a significant negative effect on an individual, their families, community, and the Nation?"

"I want to discuss what a conviction for marijuana possession, no matter how small, means for most individuals across the Country."

"This is, without a doubt, a historic achievement."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. And I hope that our witnesses can shed some light on the many lies that you allege have been told."