Jerry Nadler actually said...

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

"The travesty is what has been done to Mr. Newell."

"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."

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