John Conyers actually said...

"They gave up so many concessions that their leadership was wrongly criticized because every time they went in to negotiations with the admonition that you guys are going to have to come up with more."

"I didn't know I would have to rise in defense of the Administration, the United Automobile Workers, the bankruptcy courts and I don't know who else is lambasted."

"Americans expect that the publicly owned airwaves will serve the needs of all citizens, regardless of race, creed or national origin."

"I have been able to separate these two issues, not that they are completely separate."