John Conyers actually said...

"Most importantly, by making the FTC like the DoJ, this proposal would weaken the FTC's independence, which contravenes Congress's original intent in establishing the FTC."

"If country-specific travel bans were necessary to keep us safe, we would have instituted them for other countries..."

"I cannot stand by and support legislation that would dismantle government and a century of progress under the guise of symmetrical enforcement."

"I will not take up the 4 or 5 minutes, but I did want you to know that there are some reservations that I will be considering as we proceed on this very important hearing."