Patrick McHenry actually said...

"Today's hearing serves as an opportunity for Congress to hear from knowledgeable folks that either participate in the arena of crowdfunding as it now exists."

"the legislation we passed, there were 400 votes that I authored here the House with the help of Carolyn Maloney"

"I don't think these individuals were pledging money because they thought they were going to make a million off of it. They wanted to support the brand that they liked."

"What do they actually do to protect the public, which is their number one job, and not employees who don't do their job?"