John Conyers actually said...

"I am especially disappointed that the Justice Department is not testifying at today's hearing."

"I would ask the distinguished Chairman to commit to holding another hearing on this topic so that the Justice Department can participate."

"Now, I want everybody to know, because I want to put most of my statement in the record, that two bills have been introduced that would nullify the Department of Justice's regulation regarding access ..."

"There is no way members can get a clear and balanced understanding of the issue without hearing from the agency that is the subject of the hearing."