"I approach this topic with an open mind, and I hope that during the course of our discussion, the witnesses can help address a few questions."
"Congress ought to have the final say when it comes to matters that affect the foreign relations of the United States."
"We must be sensitive to federalism concerns."
"Prepared Statement of the Honorable John Conyers, Jr., a Representative in Congress from the State of Michigan, and Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary"
"I am just hoping that Chairman Gowdy will entertain in the future, either this year or early next, a criminal justice hearing in which we have ACLU and you as panelists before us."
"I wanted to join in welcoming our distinguished witness, Attorney Robinson."
"We think this commitment to attending this question of youth violence in urban areas is of incredible importance."
"I wanted you to comment out of your wealth of experience, Madam, on the whole 'lock 'em up and throw away the key' strategy."
"Do you notice any awareness of the fact that frequently they are the most ID'd, they are most frequently arrested, most frequently prosecuted, most frequently get the longest sentences, and most frequ..."
"Who would say that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)--that their time and resources are better spent raiding kitchens and fields to deport busboys and farm workers?"
"I always loved the title of this bill--'Hinder the Administration's Legalization Temptation Act, acronym HALT.'"
"H.R. 3010 would amend the Administrative Procedure Act in ways that would effectively halt agency rulemaking, undermine critical public health and safety rules."