John Conyers actually said...

"Fortunately, Congress can solve these problems by updating the Voting Rights Act."

"Without question, the Act has been an unqualified success, helping rid our Nation of legal barriers to voting discrimination."

"We must use this opportunity to promptly craft a legislative solution that enables the Justice Department to effectively enforce the rights of minority voters."

"Mr. Chairman? If I could, before we move on here, I just noticed that Congressman John Lewis was in the room"