John Conyers actually said...

"And what I am hearing here is a number of criticisms that these claims are not being dismissed, even though they are frivolous."

"I think that, in some respects, the title of this hearing is not as accurate as I would have made it."

"the proposal would eliminate or limit contingency fees, prevent attorneys general from retaining outside counsel, and prevent plaintiffs from seeking outside funding to sustain what are often long and..."

"I also commend and align myself with the remarks of the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee, Mr. Nadler."