Political Quotes

John Conyers: “I wanted to appeal to the distinguished subcommittee chairman to consider withdrawing this bill. It is clear we need…”

On the recordNovember 9, 1997
I wanted to appeal to the distinguished subcommittee chairman to consider withdrawing this bill. It is clear we need hearings. The smart thing for us to do at 12:20 in the morning is to take this thing back to the Committee on the Judiciary, where it has never been.
Said by
John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Requesting the withdrawal of a bill and suggesting further hearings during a late-night session.

Share

More from John Conyers

Oct 31, 2017

The Judiciary Committee has a central role in studying the issue of net neutrality and, more generally, competition on the Internet.

congress.gov
Oct 31, 2017

This committee has marked up legislation that would unfortunately implement President Trump's vision for mass deportation.

congress.gov
Nov 6, 2017

I ask respectfully that we include relevant officials from the Department of Defense and the Air Force.

congress.gov
Sep 9, 2019

You got a good point, but we are going to be able to get it passed. Let's let it go to the courts.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation