John Conyers actually said...

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

"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."

"the so-called war on drugs, although largely ineffectual, costs $51 billion every year."

"Under my leadership, this Committee is dedicated to ensuring that the legislation we produce addresses conduct that is appropriately handled by federal law enforcement, so the resources of federal cou..."