Jason Smith actually said...

"My question--I have two. Has anyone at DoJ voiced concerns that Operation Choke Point could go too far and harm entire industries?"

"I think it is very important that any government agency, any Federal agency, let alone DOJ--that if they are asking or requesting something out of any industry or any individual or any taxpayer, they ..."

"If this administration cannot be bothered to explain these proposed regulations to this committee and answer simple questions from Republicans and Democrats in front of this panel of assembled experts..."

"Thank you for convening this hearing today on two key issues facing my constituents."