John Conyers actually said...

"Congress ought to have the final say when it comes to matters that affect the foreign relations of the United States."

"We must be sensitive to federalism concerns."

"I approach this topic with an open mind, and I hope that during the course of our discussion, the witnesses can help address a few questions."

"I am just hoping that Chairman Gowdy will entertain in the future, either this year or early next, a criminal justice hearing in which we have ACLU and you as panelists before us."