John Conyers actually said...

"We spend huge amounts of resources, and the rate of illegal drug activity continues at about the same pace."

"I have no problem with holding another hearing or as many hearings as necessary."

"I think the beginning of this discussion on the part of the Subcommittee on Crime can be one of the most important contributions that the House Judiciary Committee can make on the subject of the Ameri..."

"It is important to figure out how we can minimize this criminalization and punishment concept by replacing it with health and treatment services."