John Conyers actually said...

"This is an important issue. And what we will begin to look at, as this examination of what to do with newspapers in crisis continues, is the exact nature of the crisis."

"Since the founding of our country, newspapers have been a cornerstone of our democracy."

"What we are talking about here is democracy. We want the people to be able to get information."

"Which would include the subsidies that they are already enjoying."