"The voter rights section, the civil rights section of the Department of Justice has been clearly off track across the years."
"We have come through two presidential elections that were highly controversial."
"To have the former Chairman of the Committee worry about ACORN as if that is a serious problem, why don't we, Steve, have a hearing on ACORN?"
"I would like to ask respectfully that the Chairman consider such a hearing so we can get to the bottom of this."
"it is very critical that that budget have the correct funding for the civil rights division"
"Now everything in a democratic system turns on the fairness of the voting process, to choose who governs, at every level."
"I am interested in how we can get a more positive attitude about voting in America, and it has to come from the Federal Government."
"I want to thank you for your leadership in reintroducing the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2009."
"We believe Congress should prioritize the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Act for this year."
"I want to thank you for your leadership in combating deceptive voting practices."
"This bill will not only prevent these practices under federal law, but will provide the necessary administrative remedies."