John Dingell actually said...

"Mr. Chairman, I thank you for your courtesy. This is a very useful hearing. It reminds me, however, of a Greek tragedy."

"My old friend Hubert Humphrey once said the moral test of a government is how the government treats those who are in the dawn in life, in the twilight of life and in the shadows of life."

"the situation stinks and quite honestly, the legislation is not good."

"this subcommittee would be much better served by holding hearings on issues that affect American families and consumers."