Elijah Cummings actually said...

"Unfortunately, the Postal Service's financial condition has been deteriorating over the past decade."

"The Postal Service is one of our most essential and recognizable institutions."

"I want to compliment the unions, because every time I--every time we try to work with the Post Office..."

"I just want to correct the record. I have been here for every minute of every hearing, and she probably has the best attendance of any member."