Emanuel Cleaver actually said...

"I look forward to hearing testimony today about the 287(g) program."

"I believe that her testimony today will give this committee the much-needed overview on the direction that the Department of Homeland Security will be taking in this new administration."

"I am eager to hear how her newly issued directives will pave the way for the Department's future."

"I would like to begin by expressing my great excitement in joining the Committee on Homeland Security."