Jerrold Nadler actually said...

"James Madison's words ring very, very true, and it is our job to try to make sure that our civil liberties survive intact."

"I want to begin by thanking you and Ranking Member Bass for holding this hearing and for giving me the opportunity to participate although I am not a member of the committee."

"I also would like to thank Sean Penn for his advocacy on behalf of Mr. Ostreicher, which is helping bringing international attention to this issue in a way that we couldn't otherwise."

"this inconsistency on the part of my Republican colleagues should not distract us from legitimate questions worthy of congressional oversight"