John Conyers actually said...

"I would like to ask respectfully that the Chairman consider such a hearing so we can get to the bottom of this."

"it is very critical that that budget have the correct funding for the civil rights division"

"Now everything in a democratic system turns on the fairness of the voting process, to choose who governs, at every level."

"I am interested in how we can get a more positive attitude about voting in America, and it has to come from the Federal Government."