John Conyers actually said...

In fact, without an articulated mens rea standard, it may not even be clear that a crime has even been committed.

Highlighting confusion over criminal liability without mens rea.

07/18/2013

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There's so many matters that we have to come forth and could come forth in this Subcommittee, but we're not dealing with them.

We should be focused on restoring voting rights.

I'm deeply disappointed we are wasting our time on our limited time that we have in this Congress, in this Committee on this hearing.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and welcome the observations of the gentlelady from Texas.