Elijah Cummings actually said...

"It does matter, because there are thousands upon thousands upon thousands of them, and the number grows every single day."

"It would be, I think, legislative malpractice if we did not do what was appropriate, assuming that we know what to do."

"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."