John Conyers: “And what that means then is that the gentleman's bill itself will soon be rendered unconstitutional. And I think that…”

“And what that means then is that the gentleman's bill itself will soon be rendered unconstitutional. And I think that this proposal, which repeats the fourth amendment, will likely stand. What we would not do is sanctify warrantless searches. I do not believe, as a layperson, in a body and before these many esteemed lawyers, that my constituents want to see this country move toward a system of warrantless searches. That is what this legislation before us would do. I urge my colleagues to support this amendment. And if this amendment fails, to vote against 666.”