John Conyers: “Mr. Speaker, racial profiling cannot be considered irrelevant anywhere in the country, but particularly in a…”

“Mr. Speaker, racial profiling cannot be considered irrelevant anywhere in the country, but particularly in a circumstance where we are giving additional powers to law enforcement agents on the border. For us not to include a study is sending a very dangerous signal to them, especially after this debate. I frankly do not see how a measure like this, after this kind of discussion, could possibly clear the House of Representatives in consideration of the times and the problems with law enforcement and the minority community that plague the criminal justice system and law enforcement all over the country. I plead with my colleagues to please withdraw this measure until we can work out some rapprochement.”