John Conyers actually said...

"This Committee should first focus on establishing without further delay a national framework that will empower the states to enforce collection by remote sellers."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I, too, welcome the witnesses and appreciate the importance of this hearing entitled 'First Amendment Protections on Public College and University Campuses.'"

"Lost tax revenues mean that state and local governments will have fewer resources to provide their residents essential services."

"free speech is supposed to protect unpopular speech, speech that some people consider hateful."