"experts... warned, and I quote, that it harms the quality of the census challenge."
"Based on these agreements, I expect Secretary Ross to fully answer all of our questions about the census."
"Mr. Secretary, as we evaluate the truth, we often look to see whether testimony is corroborated by documents."
"We have been trying to get certain documents for months, and we specifically requested it in advance of this hearing."
"Every professional at the Census Bureau, not political appointees, professionals said this will lead to an undercount, thereby undermining our representation and our democracy."
"If you care about democracy, I would suggest that everyone read Judge Furman's decision where he clearly and factually points out that this was contrary to all of the advice of all the professionals."
"I think every single person in this House and on both sides want an accurate count."
"I spent six months laying in a hospital bed thinking about my death and my life."
"I will never forget, when I first became chairman, the first thing that The New York Times asked me was, what is your No. 1 priority. I told them the census, because it affects so much."
"Let me be abundantly clear, I run this committee."
"Sir, I have the floor."
"I am a man of my word."