Here's something to remember. Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, and George W. Bush all renewed and strengthened the Voting Rights Act.

So we're here because we need answers to these injustices with reforms that restore and protect the voice of the American people and our democracy.

We've seen the diminishing and suppressing of voters. In many states across America in recent years, we saw polling places get closed, the shortening of voting hours.

We've not done anything in this Congress.

I want to commend you on your work with what was done associated with the evaluation following the 2016 election.

I think we should use this committee's time to make a difference in the lives of the American people.

We are working and this is our number-one priority to help protect the integrity of 2018 elections.

When it comes to protecting consumers, I am afraid that both Congress and the FTC have much more to do.

I believe our constituents and the American people deserve better.

Thank you for the indulgence of allowing me to sit on the Committee today.

I think that the notion that there can be public comment when there are no requirements is one of the challenges that we have that we need to correct.

If the Federal Government is losing $1.3 billion per year from New Mexico alone, it should concern all of us to think what the national loss in revenue must be.