Jerrold Nadler actually said...

"The decision against intervention in the Newell case by the Civil Division's top False Claims Act lawyers was the right choice."

"the entire purpose of this hearing is to attack the leadership and reputation of one of this Nation's best public servants, Tom Perez."

"It is unfortunate that our committee's majority did not follow Senator Harkin's lead."

"this is a shameful smear campaign against Mr. Perez, and went on, and the gentleman from Maryland said that he is one of the most honorable men I know."