John Conyers actually said...

"The fifth thing I believe is that democracies resolve these kind of really hard questions through robust debate."

"This Committee, and not the courts, is the appropriate place to consider those consequences."

"I'm deeply concerned by this cynical mind-set, and I would be deeply disappointed if it turns out that the government is found to be exploiting a national tragedy to pursue a change in the law."

"The government's assertion of power is without limiting principle, and likely to have sweeping consequences."