"I think we should be able to agree that we don't want to see Russian propaganda or Russian misinformation in our elections."
"if this bill that we are addressing today is purportedly designed to prevent the government officials from engaging what the Majority alleges to be partisan political censorship of speech, then we oug..."
"the witnesses said that that was not a direction from the FBI."
"what was clear under the former Administration under President Trump, is that there was no regard for the violation of the Hatch Act and for using government offices for political purposes."
"Ms. Conway's violations, if left unpunished, would send a message to all Federal employees that they need not abide by the Hatch Act's restrictions."
"the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Gonzalez, a Republican Member of this panel who represents a border district, called the bill 'anti-American' and 'not Christian'--and I agree."
"That kind of talk may score political points in certain circles, but it flies in the face of good, old-fashioned common sense."
"I hope that's not the case. We are better than that, or at least we should be."
"Turning our backs on asylees would be turning our backs on who we are as a country."
"The fact is Democrats are focused on investing in border staffing, infrastructure, and technology."
"The fact is the Biden administration is working to deal with the fallout of the prior administration's failed border policies while treating people humanely and with dignity."