"this is a critical test of what the Congress believes, in terms of helping out these first responders and people who, through no fault of their own, have been put in this incredible health situation."
"I want to commend all of our leaders that have pulled together a new bill that makes more sense."
"Lack of proper funding for indigent defense systems has created a crisis."
"What I am suggesting is that we not have 49 other hearings, but that we----"
"I do believe, when you take a look at the Byrne Grant and you took a look at the Justice Assistance Grant..."
"I wanted to compliment Attorney Luna for his opposition to mandatory minimum sentencing which is in his statement."
"The right of a criminal defendant to legal counsel is one of the hallmarks of our Constitution."
"I have been favorably impacting on Judge Gohmert during the course of our careers here on the Judiciary Committee."
"There are those that have certain opinions, for example, about the death penalty."
"States are struggling to meet this constitutional mandate."
"It is important and a delicate matter."