John Conyers actually said...

"Lost tax revenues mean that state and local governments will have fewer resources to provide their residents essential services."

"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.'"

"What I criticize is not their pursuit of politics but their pursuit of policies that they believe in and believe are deeply needed."