John Conyers actually said...

"I begin my comment by expressing my gratitude to you for allowing the professor of the law school, named Lucian Dervan, to join here in the discussions this morning."

"I think it is because of the nature of the hearing that is going on today."

"Prepared Statement of the Honorable John Conyers, Jr., a Representative in Congress from the State of Michigan, and Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary."

"We should have more empathy for men and women who have left behind everyone and everything they know in order to reach our shores."