John Conyers actually said...

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."

"By weakening the Commission's independence this bill, in fact, undermines Congress' original intent in creating the Commission in the first place."

"free speech is supposed to protect unpopular speech, speech that some people consider hateful."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I, too, welcome the witnesses and appreciate the importance of this hearing entitled 'First Amendment Protections on Public College and University Campuses.'"